MOT Status
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131,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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)
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak from gearbox output shaft
rear brake pads low
rear tyres becoming low tread
ADVISE; Front wipers worn.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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