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R60 BHB

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

67,313 mi
Last recorded67,313 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 BHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 67,313 miles

Blow on rear exhaust fixed

Drag on n/s/r wheel

Metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2026 67,313 miles

Blow on rear exhaust fixed

Drag on n/s/r wheel

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 8 May 2025 66,437 miles

Centre/rear exhaust section corroded/deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arms/springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 65,530 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 65,529 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit - marginal pass (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Very marginal pass (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit - marginal pass (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 64,994 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Outer sills and rear inner arches corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 64,476 miles

All four tyres perished

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 May 2022 64,476 miles

All four tyres perished

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 63,252 miles

All four tyres perish in side walls

Drag on o/s/r wheel

Rear brake pads low

Fail 27 Apr 2021 63,252 miles

All four tyres perish in side walls

Drag on o/s/r wheel

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear brake pads low

Pass 11 May 2020 61,968 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various suspension components corroded

wipers poor

Pass 6 Apr 2019 61,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

suspension arms corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 60,462 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated, pads thin

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Suspension arms corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 59,784 miles

Slight corrosion to offside front outer sill

Slight drag on offside rear wheel

Pass 14 Apr 2016 58,450 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 54,544 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 46,848 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 45,942 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,061 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 45,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 43,580 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 42,773 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 41,843 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 41,289 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 39,687 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 37,669 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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R60 BHB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R60 BHB, 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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R60 BHB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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