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J400 LAN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

25,639 mi
Last recorded25,639 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 LAN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 25,639 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in bottom bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 25,363 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 25,349 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 25,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 25,257 miles

Rear Outer Slight signs of corrosion to sills

Fail 24 Aug 2020 25,257 miles

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

Rear Outer Slight signs of corrosion to sills

Pass 15 Aug 2019 25,193 miles

rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2018 25,078 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 24,733 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 24,682 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 24,582 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 23,947 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,621 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,022 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 22,140 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 21,305 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 20,607 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 19,149 miles

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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J400 LAN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 J400 LAN, 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 J400 LAN registered?

J400 LAN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is J400 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J400 LAN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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