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J19 RNE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,901 mi
Last recorded62,901 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 RNE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 62,901 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 62,717 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 62,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2016 62,246 miles

advise both outer sills corroded no holes time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2015 61,746 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 60,046 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 58,665 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 1,030 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 58,127 miles

front number plate cracked

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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J19 RNE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J19 RNE, 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 J19 RNE registered?

J19 RNE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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