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H12 ULE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,489 mi
Last recorded102,489 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 ULE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 102,489 miles

Corrosion to vehicle underside.

O.S and N.S outer sills corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 98,795 miles

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal.

Pass 30 Jan 2024 96,528 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 96,526 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms corroded heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 95,937 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undercarriage heavily undersealed in places

Pass 13 Jan 2022 95,242 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Jan 2021 94,439 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 94,438 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Jan 2021 94,437 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Jan 2020 93,712 miles

Underbody undersealed

Pass 3 Jan 2019 93,068 miles

Heavily Undersealed

Pass 24 Nov 2017 91,500 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 91,500 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 89,309 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 87,392 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 84,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f wing (lower) corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2014 84,765 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f wing (lower) corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2013 82,356 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 79,327 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 76,767 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s outer sill corroded badly

Pass 28 Jan 2011 73,290 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 73,290 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 71,194 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 67,231 miles

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

Rear offside and nearside outer/under sills corroded but not considered to be excessive

Fail 12 Jan 2009 67,214 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear offside and nearside outer/under sills corroded but not considered to be excessive

Pass 27 Nov 2007 60,775 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 55,232 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 50,537 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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H12 ULE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H12 ULE, 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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H12 ULE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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