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H387 EBV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,712 mi
Last recorded121,712 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH387 EBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 121,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 117,590 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 26 Apr 2018 117,590 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 12 May 2017 114,571 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 112,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 112,072 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 111,339 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 109,866 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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H387 EBV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H387 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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What year was H387 EBV registered?

H387 EBV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is H387 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H387 EBV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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