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H659 DFG

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,516 mi
Last recorded116,516 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH659 DFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 116,516 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

N/S FRONT INDICATOR UNIT DAMAGED

O/S REAR BOOT FLOOR PAN CORRODED

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 6 Jun 2017 116,504 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS RAIL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

N/S FRONT INDICATOR UNIT DAMAGED

O/S REAR BOOT FLOOR PAN CORRODED

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 15 Jun 2016 110,368 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 110,368 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate insecure broken (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 103,390 miles

front headlight pop unit not working on full power

oil leak

under body rust to o/s/f lower wing

Pass 30 May 2014 96,374 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

centre stop light not working

offside rear under wing holed and corroded

Fail 30 May 2014 96,374 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

centre stop light not working

offside rear under wing holed and corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 90,063 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 85,978 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 82,743 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 22 Jun 2010 78,225 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 78,177 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 70,968 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 70,961 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 66,329 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 66,319 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2007 61,425 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 61,408 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2006 55,550 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 May 2006 55,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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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H659 DFG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 H659 DFG, 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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H659 DFG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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