CarVerify

Free Car Check

MAZ 6522

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

183,948 mi
Last recorded183,948 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 6522
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 183,948 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake slightly lagging in operation and performance

Offside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes greased/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 161,745 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 154,842 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 154,637 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 154,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 154,045 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 154,045 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 153,484 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 152,963 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 152,125 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 151,346 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 150,788 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 150,788 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 149,598 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 149,595 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 146,064 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 146,064 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 144,649 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 144,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 142,866 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 140,903 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 138,991 miles

brake pedal rubber worn off on edge.

Fail 24 Feb 2010 138,991 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pedal rubber worn off on edge.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 137,236 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 135,319 miles

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 11 Mar 2008 135,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Mar 2007 132,702 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 132,702 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake discs corroding

Underbody & components corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2006 129,073 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MAZ 6522 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 6522, 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

How do I check the history of MAZ 6522?

You can check the full history of MAZ 6522 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MAZ 6522 registered?

MAZ 6522 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is MAZ 6522 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAZ 6522 shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MAZ 6522 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MAZ 6522. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.