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WJI 3273

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

36,953 mi
Last recorded36,953 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJI 3273
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 36,953 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 36,411 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 35,763 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 33,928 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 33,397 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 33,376 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM CORRODED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 32,979 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 32,671 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 32,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 32,021 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 31,223 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 31,223 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 30,313 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 29,345 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 29,345 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 10 Jul 2010 28,154 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 28,154 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 25,945 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/sf tyre has a cut on outer wall

Pass 7 Jul 2008 26,079 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2007 24,440 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 24,120 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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WJI 3273 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WJI 3273, 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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WJI 3273 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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