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J722 LPO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

150,720 mi
Last recorded150,720 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ722 LPO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 150,720 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 148,698 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 144,538 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 142,656 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 135,042 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 134,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 131,788 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 130,615 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 127,887 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 127,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 122,830 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 110,225 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 100,288 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 98,157 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 96,116 miles

Tested wet

Pass 28 Feb 2012 93,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 92,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 90,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 84,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 80,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking

undertray

Pass 31 Aug 2006 76,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertray

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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J722 LPO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J722 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 J722 LPO registered?

J722 LPO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is J722 LPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J722 LPO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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