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J309 JOU

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,896 mi
Last recorded66,896 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ309 JOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 66,896 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2020 65,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 58,249 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer & inner sill corroded but not holed

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front & rear suspension bushes perished but no movement

rear & front suspension has corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2019 58,249 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside outer & inner sill corroded but not holed

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front & rear suspension bushes perished but no movement

rear & front suspension has corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2018 56,667 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 54,363 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 54,363 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s rear inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 50,994 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 50,991 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 46,532 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 45,634 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 44,059 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside parking brake low

Fail 26 Sep 2013 44,059 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside parking brake low

Pass 19 Sep 2012 39,438 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 36,479 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 32,435 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,985 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 26,114 miles

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

brake efficiency just passes

Pass 24 May 2007 25,614 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 23,852 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 23,852 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J309 JOU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 J309 JOU, 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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J309 JOU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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