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J999 RFA

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,667 mi
Last recorded79,667 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 RFA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 79,667 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,763 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 71,733 miles

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)

battery insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,468 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear cill area of corrosion but does not affect steering/suspention.

offside and nearside rear handbrake efforts low, needs adjustment or repair.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 59,479 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/F + N/S/F brake disks signs of pitting

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

transmission oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2009 57,450 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Transmission leak.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 57,450 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Transmission leak.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 54,724 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2008 54,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2007 52,556 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 49,469 miles

offside rear differencial oil seal leaking

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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J999 RFA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J999 RFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J999 RFA registered?

J999 RFA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 1997.

Is J999 RFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J999 RFA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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