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J902 JUF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

175,520 mi
Last recorded175,520 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ902 JUF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 175,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

extensive existing repairs to vehicle understructure appear ok

poor image both headlamps

small chip offside rear lens

some corrosion front floors

underside of vehicle undersealed

windscreen getting delaminated

Pass 24 Aug 2023 173,802 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

extensive existing repairs to both outer and undersills,sills to floors and entire vehicle floorpan untidy but appear ok

poor image both headlamps

small holes due to corrosion both front floors

Pass 24 Aug 2022 169,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

existing repairs to underside of vehicle ok

some corrosion front floors and sills to floors

Pass 22 Jun 2021 163,389 miles

extensive existing repairs to vehicle understructure ok

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jun 2020 157,927 miles

Front tyres slightly perished 185/55/16

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 157,903 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres perished and cracking (185/55/16)

Pass 23 May 2019 154,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre (3809) has sidewall damage, cracked and perished.

Offside Front Tyre (4710) cracked and perished.

Fail 17 May 2019 154,552 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre (3809) has sidewall damage, cracked and perished.

Offside Front Tyre (4710) cracked and perished.

Fail 1 Feb 2019 54,540 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/floor holed on previous patch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits lowest 6.66 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded holed and detached (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush worn and excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/ floor corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush worn and has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer front to rear brake pipe corroded in the clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 151,972 miles

Offside Front tyre perished inside treads

slight exhaust blow from rear

Pass 21 Feb 2017 149,880 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 149,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to front (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 148,276 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 148,276 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 147,751 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 146,413 miles

both sills corroded

general corrossion under vehicle due to age

Fail 17 Feb 2014 146,413 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both sills corroded

general corrossion under vehicle due to age

Pass 17 Jan 2013 141,734 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 134,203 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 129,122 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 122,668 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 114,513 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 101,764 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 101,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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J902 JUF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 J902 JUF, 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 J902 JUF registered?

J902 JUF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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