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H675 PTW

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,405 mi
Last recorded138,405 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH675 PTW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 138,405 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 132,667 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 116,429 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 116,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 169,404 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 169,026 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 168,981 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 168,501 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 168,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 166,991 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H675 PTW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H675 PTW, 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 H675 PTW registered?

H675 PTW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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