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J660 LPO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

192,484 mi
Last recorded192,484 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ660 LPO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 192,484 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 190,437 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 183,017 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 170,758 miles

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2010 162,194 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 150,100 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 144,793 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 144,793 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 142,972 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 140,768 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 139,622 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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J660 LPO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J660 LPO, 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 J660 LPO registered?

J660 LPO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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