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J13 DOR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,274 mi
Last recorded19,274 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 DOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 19,274 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 19,168 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 18,881 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 18,623 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 18,514 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 18,119 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 18,070 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 17,972 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 17,203 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2013 16,879 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 16,752 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 16,395 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2010 15,964 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 15,563 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2008 15,244 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 14,563 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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J13 DOR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J13 DOR, 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 J13 DOR registered?

J13 DOR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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