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R922 AWO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

146,793 mi
Last recorded146,793 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR922 AWO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 146,793 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

both front suspension arms corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2026 146,778 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak at engine

Pass 16 Apr 2025 146,139 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 146,139 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 145,184 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 145,184 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 140,061 miles

Both front wings corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 134,906 miles

Coolant leak on the engine ()

Offside Front Lower wing panel corroded bolt on panel

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 134,900 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower wing panel corroded bolt on panel

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 133,384 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear outer sill starting to rust

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 132,593 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

all tyres cracked and perishing

front suspension components has slight surface corrosion

rear suspension components has slight surface corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2017 131,618 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 131,616 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 130,568 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 129,245 miles

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 8 Apr 2014 127,963 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 127,454 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 127,247 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion of front and rear suspension

Pass 16 Mar 2011 126,976 miles

slight corrosion on rear & nearside front brake pipes

Pass 18 Mar 2010 125,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 123,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 123,699 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 121,969 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 121,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 118,992 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 116,001 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 116,001 miles

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

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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R922 AWO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R922 AWO, 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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R922 AWO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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