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M852 TNF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

47,492 mi
Last recorded47,492 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM852 TNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 47,492 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 43,000 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 41,307 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 41,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front Timing Cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 41,014 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front Timing Cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 41,010 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 40,570 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 40,423 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 39,964 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 39,628 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 39,382 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 39,349 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 38,279 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 38,279 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 37,165 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 37,165 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 36,157 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 36,156 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 33,389 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,389 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 33,150 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 33,148 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 32,724 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 32,724 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 32,201 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 32,074 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 31,638 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,964 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 28,007 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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M852 TNF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,830cc 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 M852 TNF, 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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What year was M852 TNF registered?

M852 TNF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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The MOT history for M852 TNF shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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