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J825 UNB

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,496 mi
Last recorded105,496 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ825 UNB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 105,496 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 106,496 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 103,785 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 103,785 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 103,139 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 103,092 miles

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

Park brake performance low

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 102,378 miles

Both front and both rear anti roll link rods have perished and splitting bushes

Fail 26 Jan 2015 102,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front and both rear anti roll link rods have perished and splitting bushes

Pass 8 Jan 2014 101,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 101,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 99,307 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 97,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlamps show diffrent pattern

nearside rear tyre in poor condtion replacement strongly advised

Fail 9 Nov 2011 97,256 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlamps show diffrent pattern

nearside rear tyre in poor condtion replacement strongly advised

rear discs in poor condtion replacement advised

Pass 2 Feb 2009 95,545 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 92,719 miles

Both outer sills weal at rear.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 90,408 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 81,160 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 81,160 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

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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J825 UNB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J825 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 J825 UNB registered?

J825 UNB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is J825 UNB safe to buy?

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