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H908 NJM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

279,494 mi
Last recorded279,494 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH908 NJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 279,494 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 272,438 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 268,414 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 263,708 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 258,808 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 254,814 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 250,401 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 242,368 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 237,768 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 234,803 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 231,792 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 223,109 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 223,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 218,053 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 218,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

slight play in nearside end of rack

Fail 17 Feb 2006 213,481 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside wiper poor

play in steering rack nearside

Pass 3 Feb 2005 200,514 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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H908 NJM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 H908 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 H908 NJM registered?

H908 NJM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is H908 NJM safe to buy?

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