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J4 OHF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,280 mi
Last recorded34,280 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 OHF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2024 34,280 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 34,223 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 34,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion evident underside , wishbones etc front and rear, poss been layed up idle unused

Pass 9 Jul 2019 33,952 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 33,616 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 33,189 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 32,968 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 32,551 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 32,422 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,051 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 31,355 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 30,800 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 28,148 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 25,490 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 23,695 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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J4 OHF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J4 OHF, 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 J4 OHF registered?

J4 OHF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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