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N5 JXW

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,063 mi
Last recorded98,063 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 JXW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 98,063 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 94,791 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 88,547 miles

the outer sills at the rear both sides sound soft (but not holed)

Pass 10 Apr 2019 81,873 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 81,873 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and split (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 77,875 miles

Front tyres are slightly scrubbed

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

Fail 10 May 2018 77,857 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill is holed/corroded (5.2.6)

Front tyres are slightly scrubbed

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

Pass 10 May 2017 70,005 miles

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

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

both front brake discs have run out

Pass 9 May 2016 60,962 miles

both outer sills corroded at rear

Fail 6 May 2016 60,962 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both outer sills corroded at rear

Pass 20 Apr 2015 52,080 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 52,080 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)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,314 miles

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,226 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,226 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,883 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 31,711 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,138 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 29,138 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 27,558 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 25,793 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 23,967 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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N5 JXW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N5 JXW, 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 N5 JXW registered?

N5 JXW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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