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M97 XHY

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,320 mi
Last recorded45,320 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM97 XHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 45,320 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 44,930 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 44,386 miles

both no plates deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 44,166 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear suspension arms etc surface rust

Fail 26 May 2017 44,166 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear suspension arms etc surface rust

Pass 13 May 2016 43,862 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 9 May 2015 43,403 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2015 43,403 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 42,835 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 41,860 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,310 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 39,980 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 39,980 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

tyres perished

Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,955 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Aug 2010 39,784 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,398 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2008 38,406 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,530 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 35,653 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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