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J12 BNB

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

165,203 mi
Last recorded165,203 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 BNB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 165,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear lower floor/inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear lower floor/inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 164,645 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 162,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 162,164 miles

aftermarket exhaust rear box fitted =noisy

aftermarket lowering springs fitted

aftermarket steering wheel fitted / slight movement/wear

windscreen sun visor fitted / not affecting visability

Pass 21 Jan 2020 158,277 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 157,729 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 156,018 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near-side handbrake effort becoming weak

Fail 10 Oct 2017 156,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near-side handbrake effort becoming weak

Pass 29 Apr 2016 154,671 miles

off-side outer sill corroded/weak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 154,664 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

off-side outer sill corroded/weak

Pass 1 May 2015 153,099 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 152,541 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2013 151,489 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2012 149,872 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 149,627 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 149,627 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 147,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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Pass 22 Jul 2008 147,007 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 146,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2006 126,706 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 126,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front and rear suspension components and subframes all abit corroded slightly

Front metal b/pipes at union ends abit corroded

General underside area starting to get of surface corrosion in places

N/S/R outer sill abit corroded

O/S/R tyre nearing tread limits

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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J12 BNB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J12 BNB, 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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J12 BNB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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