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MAZ 6420

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,253 mi
Last recorded66,253 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 6420
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 66,253 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 65,998 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 65,759 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 65,573 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine lower covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2022 65,308 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 64,937 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 64,937 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 63,938 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 62,647 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 61,716 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 60,251 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. needs attention (3.7.B.5b)

METAL OBJECT; in tyre > offside rear

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS; and mounting area's corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2016 60,135 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

METAL OBJECT; in tyre > offside rear

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS; and mounting area's corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,832 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel smell from engine bay

slight drag from o/s/f wheel

various suspension and braking components coroded

Fail 29 May 2015 58,756 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel smell from engine bay

slight drag from o/s/f wheel

various suspension and braking components coroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 57,336 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2014 57,336 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 55,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap seal perishing

general corrosion throughout entire front suspension system

general corrosion throughout entire rear suspension system

recommend brake check as front brake imbalance is right on the limit

Fail 14 Jun 2013 55,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres also have heavy edge wear

fuel cap seal perishing

general corrosion throughout entire front suspension system

general corrosion throughout entire rear suspension system

osr tyre has edge wear

recommend brake check as front brake imbalance is right on the limit

Pass 13 Jun 2012 54,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 53,389 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 51,195 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 51,179 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 49,344 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 48,225 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 47,654 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 6420 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 6420, 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 6420 registered?

MAZ 6420 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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