MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight rust on under body
rear suspension has surface rust
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
o/s/r brake pipe has some corrosion
o/s/r tyre perished, n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded visible from under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
o/s/r brake pipe has some corrosion
o/s/r tyre perished, n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/f brake pipe has corrosion
o/s/r tyre sidewall badly perished
brake pipes have some rust
rear tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
brake pipes have some rust
rear tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Front brake pipe has some rust
Offside Rear outer sill rusty
Nearside Front wheel has slight restricted movement
Offside Front brake pipe corrosion
front pipe corroded
o/s lower swival poor
both front brake hoses perished
o/s/f o/s/r brake hoses have some rust
rear discs worn
slight play in o/s/r suspenion bushs
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
both front brake hoses slightly perished
o/s/f + o/s/r brake pipe has some corrosion
rear discs worn
slight play o/s/r supension bushes
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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H997 XYC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 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 H997 XYC, 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 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was H997 XYC registered?
H997 XYC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1999.
Is H997 XYC safe to buy?
The MOT history for H997 XYC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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