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M200 HND

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

103,313 mi
Last recorded103,313 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 HND
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 103,313 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2026 103,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 103,131 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 102,930 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 102,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 102,226 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 101,723 miles

OS PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair BOTH SIDES LOW (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 101,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected INNER SILL HOLE (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OS PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair BOTH SIDES LOW (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 101,232 miles

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Offside inner sill corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2019 100,699 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 100,698 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion at rear suspension arms

Pass 2 Jul 2018 99,939 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 99,936 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under the inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 95,549 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 92,823 miles

under body corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 90,251 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 87,376 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 87,375 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 82,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s inner outer sills floor pan corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2012 78,764 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 75,428 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 72,394 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 72,392 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 68,226 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 63,985 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 60,102 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 60,102 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 56,318 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres cracked cuts

Pass 26 Jul 2005 56,222 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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M200 HND is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 M200 HND, 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 M200 HND registered?

M200 HND is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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