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J914 WRD

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,385 mi
Last recorded56,385 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ914 WRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 56,385 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 56,138 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 55,674 miles

Headlights not a matched pair

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 55,669 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlights not a matched pair

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2014 55,662 miles

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

horn weak

offside headlamp fitted with sealed beam unit

rear fog light switch damaged

washer jets partly blocked

Pass 19 Aug 2013 55,658 miles

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

advise on poor o/s headlight beam pattern

Pass 2 May 2012 55,645 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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J914 WRD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J914 WRD, 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 J914 WRD registered?

J914 WRD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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