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H832 LFC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

226,039 mi
Last recorded226,039 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH832 LFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2012 226,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 221,523 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 221,514 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 215,290 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 215,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

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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H832 LFC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H832 LFC, 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 H832 LFC registered?

H832 LFC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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