MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
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.
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
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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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