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J770 UNB

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

192,206 mi
Last recorded192,206 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ770 UNB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 192,206 miles

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

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

both outer sills has light surface rust.

light surface rust to underside of vehicle.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 187,101 miles

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

both outer sills surface rust.

under side of vehicle surface rust in some areas.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 187,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both outer sills surface rust.

under side of vehicle surface rust in some areas.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 181,816 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 181,785 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 176,283 miles

corrosion osf inner sill not considered excessive

engine has an oil leak

outer sills have had welding patch repairs

Fail 15 Jun 2010 176,249 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion osf inner sill not considered excessive

engine has an oil leak

outer sills have had welding patch repairs

Pass 26 May 2009 165,597 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 165,597 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 162,360 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Jun 2007 156,986 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 152,315 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 152,286 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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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J770 UNB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J770 UNB, 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 J770 UNB registered?

J770 UNB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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