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M5 XRX

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,976 mi
Last recorded64,976 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 XRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 64,976 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 64,348 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 63,529 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 62,852 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 61,588 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 61,093 miles

Front registration plate is loose

the bottom of the engine is oily

Pass 2 Sep 2019 60,663 miles

Clutch and brake pedal rubbers wearing

Engine/Gearbox oily

Front Number plate loose

Undertrays fitted (NO Action required)

Pass 22 Aug 2018 59,930 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill is corroding

engine is bit oily

Pass 19 Sep 2017 58,778 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Engine oily

Front Number plate loose

Fail 5 Sep 2017 58,774 miles

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

Both rear inner sills corroded

Engine oily

Front Number plate loose

Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,815 miles

parking brake low effort

Fail 1 Sep 2016 56,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,668 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 52,707 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 52,694 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perishing and nail in offside rear tyre

corrosion to front and rear suspension joints

corrosion to offside rear inner and outer sill,both rear lower inner and outer wheel arches

handbrake travel

high level brake light not working

Pass 19 Aug 2013 50,405 miles

nearside front chassis rail corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 48,694 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,494 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,128 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills starting to rust

n/s/r brake just starting to judder

Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,153 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,669 miles

offside front tyre very poor

Pass 29 Aug 2007 34,879 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 32,267 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 17,990 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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M5 XRX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M5 XRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M5 XRX?

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What year was M5 XRX registered?

M5 XRX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is M5 XRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 XRX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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