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H692 GBP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

195,305 mi
Last recorded195,305 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH692 GBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 195,305 miles

all sills and chassis corroded but not holed

both inner and outer sills covered in underseal

brake pioes covered

coil springs corroded

slight play in nsr d bush

Fail 19 Aug 2014 195,195 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all brake pipes covered

all sills,floor and chassis corroded

all springs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 190,768 miles

all sills and chassis starting to corrode

all welding covered in unknown substance

brake pipes covered

front pads wearing low and discs corroded

oil leak

slighjt movemant in drivers seat

Fail 16 Aug 2013 190,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all sills and chassis starting to corrode

brake pipes covered

front pads wearing low and discs corroded

oil leak

slighjt movemant in drivers seat

Pass 17 Aug 2012 185,101 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 185,101 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2011 177,335 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 161,388 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 147,875 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 142,763 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 142,763 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 135,071 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 135,071 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 132,907 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

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H692 GBP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H692 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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H692 GBP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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