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X402 DDN

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,872 mi
Last recorded79,872 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX402 DDN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 79,872 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 79,487 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion under side

Pass 23 Dec 2019 7,520 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside steering gaitor worn

vehicle struggled with emmissions

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 73,998 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 73,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 70,413 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 70,413 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded AND REAR INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 62,850 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 62,850 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis section holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 60,946 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Offside rear inner wing corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,306 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,649 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 53,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,648 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 49,648 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 45,386 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,851 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 6 Mar 2009 37,552 miles

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

both wipers split

Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,844 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 32,844 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 28,229 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 28,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 20,630 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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X402 DDN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X402 DDN, 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 X402 DDN registered?

X402 DDN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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