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MAZDA MX-51997 · 1.6L PETROL

R4 ETC

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1997 MAZDA MX-5 is a PETROL vehicle with a 1598cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 24,955.

MOT

Expired

Expires 06/07/2017

Tax

SORN

Statutory Off Road Notification

Mileage: 24,955
Fuel: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1598cc

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight

This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years and may no longer be on the road. Automatic AI analysis has been skipped.

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/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

A score of 45 doesn't mean it's safe to buy. Private markers don't appear in public data.

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Finance

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Salvage

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jul 24, 2026, 07:00 AM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (R4 ETC) has a recorded MOT history spanning from July 2016 to July 2016, with 2 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Mazda has a 50% success rate (1 passes and 1 fails). The failure history is significant; we recommend a thorough mechanical inspection before purchase.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There is 1 advisory notice in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 7 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1”; “Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”.

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PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY