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J411 NLN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,124 mi
Last recorded149,124 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ411 NLN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 149,124 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

battery insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2012 149,120 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

battery insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2011 146,251 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 146,247 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 142,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 137,552 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2008 133,610 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 127,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

park brake tray

undertray

Fail 21 Sep 2007 127,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

park brake travel

undertray

Pass 11 Sep 2006 122,174 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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J411 NLN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J411 NLN, 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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J411 NLN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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