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M555 DKR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,438 mi
Last recorded88,438 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 DKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 88,438 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 86,083 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 84,499 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 82,713 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 81,378 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 80,192 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 76,108 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 73,802 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,839 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 72,839 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 70,601 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 68,739 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,779 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2014 65,779 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 62,960 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 61,055 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front discs slightly corroded on inside

Fail 13 Mar 2012 61,055 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front discs slightly corroded on inside

Pass 4 Mar 2011 58,478 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 55,801 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

signs of corrosion to nearside rear sill

Pass 4 Mar 2009 53,367 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate holder is broken but is holding the plate on

Pass 4 Mar 2008 51,251 miles

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

front no plate plinth becoming loose

Pass 6 Mar 2007 48,164 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 42,548 miles

drip tray fitted to underside of car unable to inspect large amounts of chassis/suspension.

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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M555 DKR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M555 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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M555 DKR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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