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J9 YCM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,376 mi
Last recorded139,376 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 YCM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 139,376 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 136,622 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 136,622 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 2 May 2013 132,243 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 123,314 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front exhaust heat shield slightly loose.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 123,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front exhaust heat shield slightly loose.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 122,823 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

both front wishbones rusty

front and rear subframe rusty

rear fog lense slightly loose

Pass 14 Jun 2011 122,823 miles

both front wishbones rusty

front and rear subframe rusty

rear fog lense slightly loose

Fail 29 Apr 2011 122,813 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front wishbones rusty

both rear discs have heavy rusting

front and rear subframes rusty

handbrake high

Pass 30 Jun 2009 122,649 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 122,649 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 12 May 2008 119,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 May 2008 119,837 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2007 117,877 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise condition of fuel cap seal

advise o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Aug 2007 117,877 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise condition of fuel cap seal

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2006 111,951 miles

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)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 111,930 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 103,893 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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J9 YCM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J9 YCM, 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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J9 YCM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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