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M555 JCG

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

87,263 mi
Last recorded87,263 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 JCG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 87,263 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 82,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 80,006 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 77,742 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 70,026 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all anti roll bar bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes at ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Welded areas on vehicle underside are undersealed

Fail 9 Sep 2021 70,026 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all anti roll bar bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes at ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Welded areas on vehicle underside are undersealed

Pass 10 Sep 2020 65,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Welded areas on underside undersealed

Pass 13 Sep 2019 60,693 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes perished / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front screen washer bottle insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes perished / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All lower wishbone arms very poor condition / badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 60,649 miles

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

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

screen wash bottle insecure

Fail 15 Apr 2019 60,648 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 60,639 miles

body corroded at n/s sill but outwith prescribed areas

Pass 2 May 2017 60,597 miles

sills corroded at rear but outwith prescribed areas

Pass 11 May 2016 60,582 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 60,582 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 59,645 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 59,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 58,034 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 58,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 51,292 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 56,619 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 55,851 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 55,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 54,124 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 52,776 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2008 51,826 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 51,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 50,558 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 50,558 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 48,248 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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M555 JCG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 M555 JCG, 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 JCG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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