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H683 GBP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,945 mi
Last recorded122,945 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH683 GBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 122,945 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 122,885 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 122,878 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 122,212 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 122,207 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 121,374 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 118,283 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 118,041 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 115,964 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2016 155,952 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working upper brake light does not work (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp center stop light comes on when fog lights are switched on (1.3.2f)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2015 105,219 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread.

Fail 17 Sep 2015 105,219 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 105,001 miles

rear tyres splitting

Fail 17 Jul 2013 104,992 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres splitting

Pass 13 Mar 2012 104,430 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 97,525 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 96,441 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 96,441 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 93,931 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 91,157 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 88,194 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 83,644 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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H683 GBP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H683 GBP, 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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H683 GBP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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