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H433 XUG

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,462 mi
Last recorded136,462 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH433 XUG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2008 136,462 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 136,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2007 133,145 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 117,463 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 117,463 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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H433 XUG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H433 XUG, 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 H433 XUG registered?

H433 XUG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is H433 XUG safe to buy?

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