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SIW 3406

1997 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,745 mi
Last recorded165,745 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 3406
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 165,745 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 160,729 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 153,076 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 141,478 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 141,468 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 134,933 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 129,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2018 128,089 miles

corrosion to inner sills and inner wheel arches

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 12 Feb 2018 128,087 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to inner sills and inner wheel arches

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 10 Jan 2017 126,526 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 126,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 119,653 miles

service brake efficiency close to limit

Fail 5 Jan 2016 119,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY CORRODED (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 112,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brake ddiscs are pitted

Fail 6 Jan 2015 112,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brake ddiscs are pitted

Pass 3 Jun 2013 100,038 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 95,763 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre small cracks

Pass 7 Jun 2011 92,108 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 89,934 miles

ADVISED very rusty underneath

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 89,153 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 86,693 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 86,693 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 84,426 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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SIW 3406 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SIW 3406, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SIW 3406 registered?

SIW 3406 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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