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H2 ULE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,526 mi
Last recorded60,526 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 ULE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 60,526 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill and floor pan corroded and holed but not within 30 cm of a structural point and not affecting vehicle rigidity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are badly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Oct 2019 60,501 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer fluid not hitting windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill and floor pan corroded and holed but not within 30 cm of a structural point and not affecting vehicle rigidity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are badly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Oct 2018 60,233 miles

Nearside Front inner and outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under seal covering suspension and under side of vehicle

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 59,353 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Under seal covering suspension and under side of vehicle

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Sep 2016 58,193 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 56,791 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 56,710 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed & corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 54,386 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 54,384 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 51,801 miles

underbody and components rusty /treated

Fail 18 Jul 2013 51,798 miles

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

underbody and components rusty /treated

Pass 13 Jul 2012 49,539 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 49,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 47,173 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 44,298 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 44,298 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 42,455 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake pads low

Fail 26 May 2009 42,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake pads low

Pass 30 May 2008 39,595 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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Pass 29 May 2007 36,432 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 34,214 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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H2 ULE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 H2 ULE, 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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H2 ULE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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