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H920 JLA

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,187 mi
Last recorded109,187 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH920 JLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 109,187 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 109,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDERSEAL HAS BEEN USED ACROSS VEHICLE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 108,719 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale inop

Pass 7 Sep 2017 108,108 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 107,624 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 107,204 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 106,522 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 106,042 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 105,451 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 105,255 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 105,255 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 95,792 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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H920 JLA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 H920 JLA, 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 H920 JLA registered?

H920 JLA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 July 1997.

Is H920 JLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H920 JLA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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