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3 RJR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

103,607 mi
Last recorded103,607 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 RJR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 103,607 miles

underside of vehicle , suspension components, brake pipes have been painted / rust proofed

Pass 18 Jul 2024 103,561 miles

Underbody of vehicle has been rust proof/painted.

Pass 21 Jul 2023 103,522 miles

Underside of vehicle, suspension components and brake pipes have been rust proofed / painted

Pass 19 Jul 2022 103,451 miles

Underside of vehicle, suspension components and brake pipes have been rust proofed / painted.

Pass 27 Jul 2021 103,156 miles

Underside of vehicle, suspension components and brake pipes have been rust proofed / painted.

Pass 17 Jul 2020 102,768 miles

Underside of vehicle, suspension components, brake pipes etc have been rust proofed / painted

Pass 11 Jul 2019 102,437 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle and suspension components have had rust proofing treatment freshly applied

Pass 18 Jul 2018 101,950 miles

Corrosion bubbling both rear outer sills

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

Sub frames and suspension components all have rust proofing applied

Pass 26 Jul 2017 101,657 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Sub frames and suspension arms have all had rust prevention applied.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 101,195 miles

Corrosion bubbling both rear outer sills

Pass 24 Jun 2015 100,380 miles

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 100,175 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 100,121 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 99,965 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 99,938 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 98,898 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 98,898 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 97,925 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 97,454 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 97,224 miles

o/s/r pads low

Pass 24 Aug 2006 96,551 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 96,509 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 95,445 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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3 RJR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 3 RJR, 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 3 RJR registered?

3 RJR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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