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H199 ECW

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,996 mi
Last recorded173,996 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH199 ECW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 173,996 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 168,417 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 168,281 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 164,263 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 162,135 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 162,130 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 159,074 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 155,701 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 154,315 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 154,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 152,709 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 13 Oct 2016 152,670 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge badley

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2015 152,083 miles

All tyres slightly cracking/perishing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 152,051 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear inner wheel arches (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 151,665 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 150,179 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 150,171 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 149,024 miles

doorsteps corroded not excessive

Fail 23 Aug 2012 149,023 miles

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

doorsteps corroded not excessive

Pass 16 Aug 2011 148,856 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 148,501 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 148,131 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 147,622 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 147,617 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 147,306 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 143,452 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 143,446 miles

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

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

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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H199 ECW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H199 ECW, 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 H199 ECW registered?

H199 ECW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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