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M918 TNF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,095 mi
Last recorded104,095 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM918 TNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 104,095 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 103,131 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 101,670 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 98,148 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 98,145 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 94,867 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arm bushes cracking/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in tread and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 93,232 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coverd in copper slip (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 93,231 miles

Position lamp not working ALL SIDE LAMPS FRONT AND REAR (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coverd in copper slip (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 93,105 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coverd in copper slip (1.1.11 (c))

Rear bumper loose

Pass 22 Nov 2010 85,190 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 85,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 75,603 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 64,694 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 59,617 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 59,545 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 53,753 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 48,245 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 48,188 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fail 15 Nov 2005 48,081 miles

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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M918 TNF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M918 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 M918 TNF registered?

M918 TNF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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