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J264 NLN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,698 mi
Last recorded193,698 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ264 NLN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 193,698 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 193,312 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak near mainifold, and on front joints. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board front near mainifold. (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch and inner and outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch and inner and outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both registration lamps dim.

front and rear subframe corroded.

parking brake needs some attention.

under body corrosion in prescribed areas.

Pass 1 Feb 2020 192,012 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside park brake low . Callipers return arm not fully returned

Slight front brake imbalance

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides outer sill and support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 191,318 miles

Nearside Park brake low efficiency

Fail 17 May 2018 191,318 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides inner front and transverse rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Park brake low efficiency

Pass 28 Jan 2017 189,872 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres inner edges badly worn

Pass 12 Sep 2015 185,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 185,237 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Bolt missing lower timing cover

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 173,747 miles

front tyres perishing

Fail 24 Jun 2013 173,747 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front tyres perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2012 170,107 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2011 169,474 miles

n/s handbrake slight low effort

o/s/f tyre inner wall perishing

o/s/r & n/s/r outersills corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 167,009 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 164,832 miles

advise both headlight patterns

advise front pads getting low

advise nearside rear hand brake reading slightly lower than offside

Pass 23 Jun 2008 161,284 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 155,294 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 150,109 miles

advise handbrake effieancy

Pass 29 Jun 2005 141,520 miles

slight handbrake travel but not no excess

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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J264 NLN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J264 NLN, 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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J264 NLN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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