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R910 OHH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,973 mi
Last recorded64,973 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR910 OHH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 64,973 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 64,610 miles

advise n/s rear outer sill getting corded

Pass 3 Jun 2024 63,963 miles

advise getting dry underneath

advise n/s rear sill getting corroded

Pass 17 May 2023 63,238 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 2 May 2023 63,230 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2022 62,698 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 61,993 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 61,371 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 60,656 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 60,656 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 60,055 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 59,796 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 59,342 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 59,342 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,052 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 58,688 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 58,348 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 57,956 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 57,405 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 57,405 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,946 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 56,279 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 55,454 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 54,508 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 54,508 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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R910 OHH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R910 OHH, 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 R910 OHH registered?

R910 OHH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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