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SVM 42H

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,744 mi
Last recorded108,744 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVM 42H
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 108,744 miles

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 2 Aug 2022 107,621 miles

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 11 Aug 2021 106,511 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE UNDERSEALED /OIL SPRAYED including brake pipes and fuel pipes not allowing full check

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside sill repaired and undersealed not allowing full assessment of repair

Fail 2 Aug 2021 106,511 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

ALL UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE UNDERSEALED /OIL SPRAYED including brake pipes and fuel pipes not allowing full check

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside sill repaired and undersealed not allowing full assessment of repair

fuel cap seal starting to perish /cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2020 104,302 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed not allowing full check (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear park brake significantly lower effort

both sills have repairs unable to fully check repair

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2019 102,360 miles

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 30 Jul 2018 99,557 miles

vehicle is fully undersealed inc fuel and brake pipes

Pass 21 Aug 2017 97,301 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 97,293 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 95,625 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 95,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 94,306 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 94,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 93,404 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 92,446 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 90,563 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 90,401 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 88,763 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front indicator condensated

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2009 87,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 87,062 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 85,362 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 84,675 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 83,933 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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SVM 42H is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SVM 42H, 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 SVM 42H registered?

SVM 42H is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 July 1997.

Is SVM 42H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVM 42H shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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