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H21 GMM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

88,161 mi
Last recorded88,161 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH21 GMM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 88,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers door corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

majority of suspension components front and rear are corroded but not considered to be excessive

Pass 3 Aug 2022 86,952 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 79,105 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 78,780 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 77,463 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 76,999 miles

handbrake limits just met

Fail 10 Jun 2016 76,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake limits just met

Pass 11 Jun 2015 75,604 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 73,901 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on nearside rear outer sill

nearside front indicater len cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2013 71,920 miles

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,454 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,656 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,280 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 63,395 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 59,191 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,387 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 41,881 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 35,986 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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H21 GMM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 H21 GMM, 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 H21 GMM registered?

H21 GMM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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