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H695 GBP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

317,002 mi
Last recorded317,002 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH695 GBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 317,002 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 316,756 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 316,118 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 31,609 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel hand brake (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 315,871 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 315,918 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 314,430 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 314,165 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 311,763 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 304,300 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 103,005 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 300,087 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 297,728 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 290,100 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 290,100 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 287,271 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 280,994 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 278,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 278,154 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 272,684 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 265,319 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 265,319 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 259,547 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 259,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 254,357 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 254,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 232,175 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 232,175 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 219,809 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 219,809 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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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H695 GBP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H695 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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H695 GBP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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