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M31 JRN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,347 mi
Last recorded131,347 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 JRN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 131,347 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 131,055 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 130,537 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 130,429 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 129,623 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 122,583 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 116,176 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 110,589 miles

Repair to nearside rear quarter not allowin full inspection of prescribed area

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

Tail pipe missing from rear exhaust box

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 102,921 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

repair to nearside rear quarter not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas.

Pass 28 Jul 2012 93,535 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 93,535 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 84,466 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 73,292 miles

Oil leak from gearbox output shaft

Pass 2 Jul 2009 69,892 miles

rear brake pads low

rear tyres becoming low tread

Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,875 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 51,997 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 45,643 miles

ADVISE; Front wipers worn.

Fail 9 Jun 2006 45,595 miles

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

ADVISE; Front wipers worn.

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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M31 JRN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M31 JRN, 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

How do I check the history of M31 JRN?

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What year was M31 JRN registered?

M31 JRN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M31 JRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 JRN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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