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J340 SVV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

134,953 mi
Last recorded134,953 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ340 SVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 134,953 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 134,775 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 134,366 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 133,611 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 132,912 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 132,167 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 131,146 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 130,012 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 128,075 miles

Under body corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2016 127,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and Rear (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 126,476 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 125,597 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 125,480 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 123,968 miles

(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)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 120,629 miles

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.

Pass 10 May 2011 118,564 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 117,388 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 114,609 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 114,514 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 105,843 miles

offside front wheel centre cap missing

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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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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