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M30 DKR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

101,728 mi
Last recorded101,728 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 DKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 101,728 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 99,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 99,613 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily scrubbing advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily scrubbing advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 97,752 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 93,300 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 93,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 91,557 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 91,543 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 89,193 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 89,147 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 86,037 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s under sill areas holed/corroded at front but not prescribed area

Fail 11 Jun 2019 86,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill area holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s under sill areas holed/corroded at front but not prescribed area

Pass 29 May 2018 73,279 miles

o/s and n/s front floor/under sill areas holed corroded but not within the MOT prescribed area

Fail 24 May 2018 73,266 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust system defective (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s and n/s front floor/under sill areas holed corroded but not within the MOT prescribed area

Pass 29 Jul 2016 66,766 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 66,742 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 65,990 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 65,300 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 63,286 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 63,276 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 62,363 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 59,906 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 59,906 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,642 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 57,630 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 53,666 miles

Clutch flexible hose rubbed through to cords.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,078 miles

Rear section of exhaust generally corroded.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,025 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 36,780 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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M30 DKR 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 65.5%.

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 M30 DKR, 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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M30 DKR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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