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H875 CCA

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

30,763 mi
Last recorded30,763 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH875 CCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 30,763 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 30,442 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 29,527 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 29,394 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 29,218 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 29,190 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 28,992 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 28,921 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 28,864 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 28,749 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 28,722 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 28,289 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,112 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 28,112 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 May 2012 27,967 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 25,256 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 24,260 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,306 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 22,306 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 17,992 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 16,059 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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H875 CCA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 H875 CCA, 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 H875 CCA registered?

H875 CCA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is H875 CCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H875 CCA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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