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WIL 9793

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,088 mi
Last recorded146,088 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIL 9793
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 146,088 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 146,076 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 145,468 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 145,468 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 143,139 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 142,107 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 133,905 miles

front abs sensor wires loose.

Pass 8 Oct 2020 124,589 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 124,570 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 118,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 115,130 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 111,333 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 107,204 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 105,796 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 104,195 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 102,503 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 98,709 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 96,873 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 96,805 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 87,395 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 77,404 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 65,653 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 59,343 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 50,304 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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WIL 9793 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WIL 9793, 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 WIL 9793 registered?

WIL 9793 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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