MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,320 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both no plates deteriorated
front brake discs corroded
rear brake discs corroded
Rear brake discs corroded
Rear suspension arms etc surface rust
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear brake discs corroded
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear suspension arms etc surface rust
Rear brake discs slightly corroded
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear brake discs slightly corroded
rear brake discs slightly corroded
rear brake discs slightly corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake discs slightly corroded
tyres perished
front brake discs slightly corroded
tyres perished
rear tyres slightly perished
rear tyres slightly perished
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake discs slightly corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
headlamps slightly loose
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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M97 XHY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 M97 XHY, 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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How do I check the history of M97 XHY?
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What year was M97 XHY registered?
M97 XHY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 December 1997.
Is M97 XHY safe to buy?
The MOT history for M97 XHY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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