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H896 ATO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,397 mi
Last recorded110,397 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH896 ATO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 110,397 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 108,998 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 108,997 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 106,645 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 106,644 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 103,036 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 103,036 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 97,215 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 95,282 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs are pitted and scored

rear discs are scored

Pass 6 May 2010 92,948 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 90,521 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 89,131 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 85,503 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 83,807 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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H896 ATO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc 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 H896 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 H896 ATO registered?

H896 ATO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is H896 ATO safe to buy?

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