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H422 EBV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,290 mi
Last recorded115,290 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH422 EBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 115,290 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front sub frame and arms corroded

nearside front brake sticking slightly

under body and nearside rear outer cill corroded but not holed

wiper blades split

Fail 30 Apr 2010 115,281 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear 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) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front sub frame and arms corroded

nearside front brake sticking slightly

under body and nearside rear outer cill corroded but not holed

wiper blades split

Pass 11 Feb 2009 112,727 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2008 109,660 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2008 109,652 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2007 104,125 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 95,426 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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H422 EBV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H422 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 H422 EBV registered?

H422 EBV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is H422 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H422 EBV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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