MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,595 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
condition on n/s/f door mirror borderline
corrosion on all floors and chassis rails
corrosion on all suspension and coil springs
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Battery insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
condition of rear discs borderline
corossion to both front coil springs
corrosion on all chassis rails
corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe
corrosion to outter sills
slight corrosion to fuel pipes
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H857 ATO 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 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 H857 ATO, 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 H857 ATO registered?
H857 ATO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 1997.
Is H857 ATO safe to buy?
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