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J295 HMV

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,183 mi
Last recorded115,183 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ295 HMV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 115,183 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 115,183 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 115,142 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 115,116 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 114,296 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 111,776 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 110,219 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 110,219 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 104,405 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 97,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 92,806 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 92,806 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 86,012 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 83,905 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 81,323 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 77,850 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 77,850 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J295 HMV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J295 HMV, 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 J295 HMV registered?

J295 HMV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is J295 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J295 HMV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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