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H3 OAW

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,725 mi
Last recorded192,725 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 OAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 192,725 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 192,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 190,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 185,929 miles

age related corrosion forming throughout underside

Pass 17 Apr 2023 184,157 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 182,484 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 182,321 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 182,303 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 176,134 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 176,134 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 174,610 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 173,040 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 173,039 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 171,227 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 168,139 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 166,203 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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H3 OAW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 85,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H3 OAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H3 OAW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 November 1997.

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