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J958 JUF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

299,465 mi
Last recorded299,465 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ958 JUF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 299,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

UNDERSIDE OF CAR CORRODED

Pass 23 Sep 2019 299,458 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front wings corroded

general underbody and sill corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2018 299,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened majority of lower and upper suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front lower wings excessively corroded and may become unattached

Fail 1 Aug 2018 299,450 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened majority of lower and upper suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front lower wings excessively corroded and may become unattached

Pass 17 Aug 2017 297,554 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 297,551 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 297,277 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills, inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills, inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 277,643 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 277,643 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 276,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 26,048 miles

Brake pipes on the offside rear corroded slightly

Front and rear suspension corroded slightly

Nearside and offside sills corroded slightly

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel arches corroded slightly

Fail 14 May 2014 26,048 miles

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

Brake pipes on the offside rear corroded slightly

Front and rear suspension corroded slightly

Nearside and offside sills corroded slightly

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel arches corroded slightly

Pass 24 May 2013 244,771 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 244,771 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 229,882 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 214,912 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 199,753 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 189,484 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 189,484 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 176,664 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 176,463 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion o/s/r body sill

Pass 30 Jun 2007 163,150 miles

slight corrosion n/s outer sill

slight corrosion o/s outer sill

Pass 6 Jul 2006 149,125 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 138,761 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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J958 JUF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J958 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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J958 JUF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 November 1997.

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