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N330 DDY

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

137,404 mi
Last recorded137,404 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN330 DDY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 137,404 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 137,206 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 137,009 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 136,898 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 136,622 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 136,322 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 136,061 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 135,470 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 135,280 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 134,813 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 134,319 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 133,986 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 133,725 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 133,276 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 132,976 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 49,029 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 127,422 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 121,609 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 116,145 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 116,145 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 109,174 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 97,543 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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N330 DDY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N330 DDY, 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 N330 DDY registered?

N330 DDY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is N330 DDY safe to buy?

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