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H650 GBP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

244,200 mi
Last recorded244,200 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH650 GBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 244,200 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 243,430 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 216,721 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 215,637 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 207,712 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 198,858 miles

Front Sub-frame 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 30 Aug 2017 181,461 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 175,231 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 175,231 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 172,519 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 168,402 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 168,402 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 163,884 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 162,035 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 161,998 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 160,818 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 155,181 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 149,350 miles

steering rack feels rough

Pass 12 Feb 2007 143,034 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 136,780 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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H650 GBP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H650 GBP, 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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H650 GBP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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