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M6 SRX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,780 mi
Last recorded70,780 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 SRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 70,780 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 69,954 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 69,668 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 69,429 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 69,069 miles

Advise slight exhaust blow (Centre box )

Advise vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 16 May 2019 68,714 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 67,946 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 67,640 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 66,677 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 65,567 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 64,528 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 63,571 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 62,557 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 61,195 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 60,234 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 58,837 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 57,683 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 56,314 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine under tray fitted.

Fail 29 May 2007 56,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine under tray fitted.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 54,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front wiper blade spliting.

Fail 25 Jul 2006 54,517 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front wiper blade spliting.

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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M6 SRX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 M6 SRX, 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 M6 SRX?

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What year was M6 SRX registered?

M6 SRX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M6 SRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M6 SRX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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