MOT Status
ValidMileage
134,953 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side upper arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Under body corrosion
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and Rear (3.7.B.5b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
(All) brake hose ferrules slight corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
fuel pipes corroded.
various b/pipes pooryl fitted.various underbody corrosion.various components corroded.steering belt noisey.front brake balance could be better.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
all tyres perished ( advise replacements)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
gearbox damp, various oil leaks, plastic covers fitted,
various bushes worn, various componments corroded, various underbody corrsion, both rear outter sill skins corroded
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
all four tyres are perished in the tread
center cap missing off offside front wheel
corrosion to both sills at rear
suspesion componets corroded
offside front wheel centre cap missing
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J340 SVV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 J340 SVV, 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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J340 SVV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1997.
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