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M19 ATA

1997 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

63,499 mi
Last recorded63,499 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 ATA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 63,499 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 63,494 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 62,777 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 62,148 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 62,109 miles

Emissions not tested not holding Rpm (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 62,097 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 61,443 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 61,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 61,019 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 61,019 miles

Emissions not tested cat removed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 60,309 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 60,309 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 59,940 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 59,317 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 59,317 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 58,644 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 57,462 miles

Oil leak

both front brake hoses close to wheel rim on full lock

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Oct 2014 57,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f wheel tight to turn

Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,785 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 56,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 55,683 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 55,679 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 54,761 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 53,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 53,164 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,644 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 51,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 51,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 49,265 miles

Osr and Nsr outer sills coroding

Fail 16 Sep 2008 49,265 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Osr and Nsr outer sills coroding

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 46,659 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 40,260 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 34,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M19 ATA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 M19 ATA, 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 M19 ATA registered?

M19 ATA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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