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MXZ 3760

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

114,435 mi
Last recorded114,435 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXZ 3760
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 114,435 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 114,396 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 114,382 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 114,295 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 113,551 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 113,500 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 113,178 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 113,114 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 113,114 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 112,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 112,773 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 109,360 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 106,641 miles

cracking on both rear tyres

Fail 15 Apr 2015 106,639 miles

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

cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 4 Apr 2014 102,791 miles

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

Offside rear tyre walls slightly cracked

Fail 3 Apr 2014 102,788 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear tyre walls slightly cracked

Fail 12 Apr 2013 97,322 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 97,322 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 92,229 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 92,229 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 86,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s and o/s outer sills have surface rust

surface rust on front and rear suspension arms

wear on front brake discs

Pass 23 Mar 2010 81,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads half worn

Pass 13 Mar 2009 77,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 69,287 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 69,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 60,333 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2006 52,503 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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MXZ 3760 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MXZ 3760, 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 MXZ 3760 registered?

MXZ 3760 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is MXZ 3760 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MXZ 3760 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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