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M155 OSB

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

78,593 mi
Last recorded78,593 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 OSB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 78,593 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 78,593 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 76,559 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Aug 2025 76,559 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 75,896 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 71,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 71,908 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 66,813 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 66,811 miles

Brake performance not tested NSR brake bind (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 65,605 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2018 63,927 miles

handbrake effort borderline pass

nearside handbrake performance lower than offside

Pass 20 Apr 2017 62,570 miles

slight play in nearside front suspension possibly bottom ball joint

Fail 20 Apr 2017 62,570 miles

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

slight play in nearside front suspension possibly bottom ball joint

Pass 19 Apr 2016 60,703 miles

nearside handbrake low effort

Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,885 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit on outer edge

nearside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2015 58,884 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit on outer edge

nearside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,553 miles

slight play in nearside inner rack end ball joint

wipers in poor condition

Fail 23 Apr 2014 55,551 miles

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

slight play in nearside inner rack end ball joint

wipers in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2013 53,806 miles

n/s/outer sill slight corrosion

n/s/rack end ball joint slight play

Pass 17 May 2012 52,299 miles

nearside headlight on upper limit

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 17 May 2012 52,297 miles

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

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

nearside headlight on upper limit

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 10 May 2011 51,549 miles

nearside handbrake lower effort than offside

Pass 20 Mar 2010 49,501 miles

n/s/front rack end slight play

n/s/handbrake lower on effort than o/s

very slight pulse n/s/front disc

Pass 18 Apr 2009 47,019 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 45,130 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 45,130 miles

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

curb damage to alloy wheels

front discs inner faces corroded and pitted

front pads worn very low

off side rear tyre badly cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2007 43,085 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 37,491 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 35,817 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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M155 OSB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 M155 OSB, 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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What year was M155 OSB registered?

M155 OSB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is M155 OSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M155 OSB shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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