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H234 EBV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

218,083 mi
Last recorded218,083 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH234 EBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2022 218,083 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake modification adversely affecting braking performance brake sticking (1.1.21 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2021 215,669 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 215,660 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side lamp out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working missing rear lamp (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working switch not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning steering belt missing (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2019 204,604 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 195,888 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 195,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 191,793 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 191,791 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 19,147 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 19,115 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 190,411 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 190,411 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 189,723 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 189,722 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 187,881 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 187,881 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 183,242 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 179,955 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 179,951 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 177,895 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 177,895 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 171,554 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 166,137 miles

1.slight play in n/s front wheel bearing 2.front tyres scuffed on edges and slightly perrished 3.rear brake discs corroded and slightly pitted

4.slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 22 Apr 2008 154,720 miles

1.slight play in o/s front steering rack end

Fail 21 Apr 2008 154,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1.slight play in o/s front steering rack end

Pass 22 Mar 2007 137,828 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 123,698 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 123,697 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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H234 EBV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H234 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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H234 EBV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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