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R46 MNP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,919 mi
Last recorded98,919 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 MNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 98,919 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 98,267 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 97,674 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 96,916 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 96,046 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 94,966 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 92,405 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,113 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 82,983 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2014 82,983 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2013 81,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 81,525 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 80,504 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 79,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 28 Apr 2010 77,465 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 26 Apr 2010 77,461 miles

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 7 May 2009 74,821 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 70,942 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 66,009 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 60,792 miles

both front tyres bald outer edge

Fail 22 Jul 2006 60,768 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres bald outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2005 55,196 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn hard outer edge and perished

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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R46 MNP 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 81.8%.

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 R46 MNP, 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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R46 MNP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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