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MXZ 515

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

115,809 mi
Last recorded115,809 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXZ 515
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 115,809 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 115,193 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 118,855 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 116,887 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 114,521 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 113,711 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 112,841 miles

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

Rear suspension and sub frame showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 3 May 2019 112,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 111,587 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 111,464 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 111,323 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 100,020 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 87,597 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 81,922 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 78,507 miles

Oil leak

off side front brake pad wearing low

Pass 6 May 2008 73,886 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 69,670 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 69,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 63,482 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 515 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 89.5%.

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 515, 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 MXZ 515 registered?

MXZ 515 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is MXZ 515 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MXZ 515 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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