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H4 VXD

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,389 mi
Last recorded116,389 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 VXD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 116,389 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 116,377 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 116,375 miles

Areas of vehicle underside coated in sealant

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Chasis rails damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 116,059 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside & Offside Rear inner body sills corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Chassis rail) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Chassis rail) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody suspension components heavily corroded (ALL SUSPENSION ARMS )

Pass 28 Apr 2021 115,310 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 114,730 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that runs to the near side corroded (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension and subframes corroded

hand brake travel becoming long

Fail 6 Aug 2018 114,726 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt buckle mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that runs to the near side corroded (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension and subframes corroded

hand brake travel becoming long

Pass 21 Jun 2017 114,567 miles

all suspension components corroding

Fail 14 Jun 2017 114,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all suspension components corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2016 113,886 miles

all front suspension arms corroding

n/s/r tyre tread worn bald and thin on the inner section just passing

rear suspension subframe and arms corroding

Fail 24 Jun 2016 113,886 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

all front suspension arms corroding

n/s/r tyre tread worn bald and thin on the inner section just passing

rear suspension subframe and arms corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2015 109,088 miles

n/s/r tyre tread worn very low on inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2015 109,081 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre tread worn very low on inner edge

water pump very noisy and leaking

Pass 20 Jun 2014 104,161 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front and rear suspension subframes corroding and all suspension arms

Fail 17 Jun 2014 104,161 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front and rear suspension subframes corroding and all suspension arms

Pass 1 Mar 2012 99,999 miles

both rear lower outer lower sill panels,corroding within 30cm of the lower seatbelt and suspension mounts

nail in the n/s/f tyre tread

o/s/r anti roll bar link,upper mounting bush worn

Fail 1 Mar 2012 99,999 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear lower outer lower sill panels,corroding within 30cm of the lower seatbelt and suspension mounts

nail in the n/s/f tyre tread

o/s/r anti roll bar link,upper mounting bush worn

Pass 23 Feb 2011 91,317 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 80,290 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 75,135 miles

corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 30 Sep 2008 75,135 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 2 Oct 2007 70,400 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 64,956 miles

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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H4 VXD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H4 VXD, 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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H4 VXD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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