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H898 NFX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,155 mi
Last recorded96,155 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH898 NFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 96,155 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 92,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 88,978 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 88,978 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 86,882 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 86,882 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 83,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 83,773 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 83,069 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 80,248 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 78,450 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 76,361 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 72,258 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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H898 NFX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H898 NFX, 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 H898 NFX registered?

H898 NFX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 December 1997.

Is H898 NFX safe to buy?

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