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XOX 40T

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

42,992 mi
Last recorded42,992 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOX 40T
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 42,992 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 42,635 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 42,455 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 42,313 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 42,096 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 41,862 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 41,712 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 41,301 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 40,675 miles

all tyre valves condition

Pass 4 Oct 2016 40,344 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 39,329 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 39,136 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 38,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 36,545 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 34,261 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,505 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 32,662 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 31,445 miles

brake pads worn

Pass 22 Jun 2007 30,466 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 25,085 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 25,085 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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XOX 40T is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 XOX 40T, 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 XOX 40T registered?

XOX 40T is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is XOX 40T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOX 40T shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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