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H240 DMX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

229,892 mi
Last recorded229,892 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH240 DMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 229,892 miles

(ALL) UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED DIFFICULT TO INSPECT

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 225,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 222,788 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak

Underside Corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2020 219,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top area corroded under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside front wishbones showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside rear upper and lower wishbones showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2020 219,330 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shocker coated in oil top to bottom, bouncing in car also when driving (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top area corroded under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside front wishbones showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside rear upper and lower wishbones showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2019 219,295 miles

Coolant leak signs of coolant leak, from housing on engine and radiator, not dripping just powder signs of coolant ()

Fail 20 May 2019 219,295 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking cooler pipe badly corroded and leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak signs of coolant leak, from housing on engine and radiator, not dripping just powder signs of coolant ()

Pass 4 Jun 2018 219,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, also greased at end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top area,under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 219,151 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, also greased at end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top area,under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2017 219,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jun 2016 218,631 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

clutch and brake pedal anti slip worn

most brake pipes coated with grease

undertrays fitted

wheel caps fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2016 21,862 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

clutch and brake pedal anti slip worn

most brake pipes coated with grease

undertrays fitted

wheel caps fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 217,513 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 210,978 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 210,968 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 203,078 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 203,075 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 196,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 189,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 189,784 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 186,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 186,295 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 183,283 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 183,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 176,386 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 176,351 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 169,320 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 158,987 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 149,023 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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H240 DMX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 H240 DMX, 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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H240 DMX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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