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M223 ACK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,717 mi
Last recorded114,717 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM223 ACK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 114,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 112,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 111,312 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 109,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 106,643 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 104,839 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 102,666 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 100,775 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 100,775 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 96,822 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 91,352 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 86,420 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 79,229 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 78,940 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 20 Feb 2014 78,889 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 25 Feb 2013 78,129 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 77,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 77,345 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 75,442 miles

Clutch fluid level too low

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 69,828 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 64,294 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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M223 ACK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M223 ACK, 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 M223 ACK registered?

M223 ACK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is M223 ACK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M223 ACK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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