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H124 BGN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,656 mi
Last recorded148,656 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH124 BGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 148,656 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 146,271 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 142,943 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 142,848 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near side inner wheel arch corrided (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side outer sill/inner sill/wheel arch inner (2.4.A.3)

near side and off side chassis rusty

near side outer sill rusty

near side washer jet slightly blocked

Fail 22 Dec 2017 142,846 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 140,959 miles

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

Nearside front brake is slightly binding

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 136,666 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 129,358 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 123,906 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 123,906 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 121,176 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 121,176 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 118,524 miles

drivers seat back worn

Fail 19 Jul 2011 118,524 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

drivers seat back worn

nsr disc in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2010 114,490 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 104,540 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all front and rear suspension and hub componenetsare showing signs of corrosion which is not considered excessive or weakened

Fail 15 May 2009 104,537 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all front and rear suspension and hub componenetsare showing signs of corrosion which is not considered excessive or weakened

Pass 9 May 2008 103,114 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 103,114 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 102,995 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 102,995 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2006 101,138 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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H124 BGN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H124 BGN, 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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H124 BGN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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