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MAZ 2054

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,413 mi
Last recorded76,413 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 2054
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 76,413 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 5mm dia chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 76,358 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion + OSR sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 5mm dia chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 75,003 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 74,026 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 73,055 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 73,052 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 72,422 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 71,973 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 71,772 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 69,348 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 67,692 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 65,740 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 63,838 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 61,788 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 60,052 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 60,052 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 56,834 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 53,356 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 47,922 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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MAZ 2054 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green 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 MAZ 2054, 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 MAZ 2054 registered?

MAZ 2054 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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