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H307 NMO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

203,567 mi
Last recorded203,567 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH307 NMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2025 203,567 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 202,738 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 202,681 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 202,600 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced undersill coroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury front wing cover corroded through causing sharp edges and wing partially insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced undersill coroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced undersill coroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned should be between center and offside rear of vehicle ( below all position lamps) (4.5.4 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 200,005 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 199,998 miles

Emissions not tested due to temperature gauge starting to creep up (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 199,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 198,533 miles

general underside corrosion

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 195,513 miles

offside front lower wheel arch corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 194,084 miles

both front lower wings corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 192,720 miles

both front sills corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 189,948 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 187,828 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 183,765 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 183,765 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

nearside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 31 May 2012 180,980 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 176,729 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 171,119 miles

nearside front indicator lamp lens damaged

Pass 7 May 2009 168,900 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 162,733 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 162,719 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 154,009 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 149,985 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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H307 NMO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 H307 NMO, 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 H307 NMO registered?

H307 NMO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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