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H150 JDE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

193,460 mi
Last recorded193,460 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH150 JDE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 193,460 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 193,016 miles

centre exhaust mount starting to rust

Pass 29 May 2013 190,148 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 188,706 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 187,949 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 187,949 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2009 186,827 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 185,374 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 182,454 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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H150 JDE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H150 JDE, 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 H150 JDE registered?

H150 JDE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is H150 JDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H150 JDE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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