CarVerify

Free Car Check

WYN 7N

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,731 mi
Last recorded66,731 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYN 7N
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 66,731 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 66,605 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 66,034 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 65,953 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 65,372 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 65,083 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 61,893 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 61,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,681 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 57,366 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 48,065 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,781 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 40,879 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 37,593 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 37,067 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 37,067 miles

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

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WYN 7N is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WYN 7N, 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

How do I check the history of WYN 7N?

You can check the full history of WYN 7N by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WYN 7N registered?

WYN 7N is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is WYN 7N safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYN 7N shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WYN 7N have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WYN 7N. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.