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H193 EBV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,826 mi
Last recorded159,826 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH193 EBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 159,826 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe running over the rear subframe is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 148,002 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside to offside brake pipe just starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 131,005 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 131,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 121,519 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 121,519 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 120,964 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 120,964 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 115,486 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 105,417 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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H193 EBV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H193 EBV, 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 H193 EBV registered?

H193 EBV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 July 1997.

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