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M518 MRP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,227 mi
Last recorded19,227 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM518 MRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 19,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded off lower mount area

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 19,213 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen inop (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded off lower mount area

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 18,734 miles

Nearside Rear slight corrosion / to lower wing edge / covering rear of sill.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 18,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 18,325 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 17,880 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 17,880 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Tell -tail for mandatory rear fog lamp switch missing or in operatory. (4.5.3 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 17,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 17,748 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs slightly corrosion pitted on inner/outer edge surfaces.

n/s/f and o/s/f shock-absorber gaiters deteriorating.

Pass 26 Sep 2018 17,540 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 17,379 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 17,210 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 17,011 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 17,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 15,982 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 15,730 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 15,730 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2012 15,376 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 15,376 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 14,798 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 14,176 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 14,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 13,512 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 12,695 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 11,690 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 10,538 miles

Nearside 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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M518 MRP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M518 MRP, 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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M518 MRP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 July 1997.

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