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H868 NJM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,266 mi
Last recorded141,266 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH868 NJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 141,266 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all coil springs corroding

corrosion not through all skins rear outer sills

front brake pads thin

o/s/f tyre cut on inner sidewall nearly through to cords

small cut in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2019 134,573 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 134,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front lower ball joint slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2018 126,543 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 119,745 miles

rear brake pads look thin

Pass 17 Aug 2016 113,360 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 106,756 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 106,756 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 101,124 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 94,799 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 94,799 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 89,709 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 89,691 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 87,261 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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H868 NJM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H868 NJM, 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 H868 NJM registered?

H868 NJM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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The MOT history for H868 NJM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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