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H442 EAE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,138 mi
Last recorded187,138 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH442 EAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 187,138 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to rear inner sills

heavy corrosion to nearside outer sill at both ends

Pass 9 Aug 2021 185,195 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision wearing smooth

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fog lamp works on middle stop light

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 180,505 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 177,825 miles

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2018 174,198 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 169,042 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre badly perished and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 162,482 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 157,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 157,115 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 150,651 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 150,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 145,275 miles

Fog lamp works on middle stop light

N/s Rear antiroll link arm bush worn

O/s rear Antiroll link bush worn

Passenger wing mirror missing

Fail 17 Jun 2013 145,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Clutch slave cylinder leaking brake fluid

Fog lamp works on middle stop light

N/s Rear antiroll link arm bush worn

O/s rear Antiroll link bush worn

Passenger wing mirror missing

Pass 3 Jul 2012 143,806 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 142,541 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 132,482 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 136,109 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 132,797 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 131,178 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 125,983 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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H442 EAE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H442 EAE, 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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H442 EAE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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