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R34 JAR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,484 mi
Last recorded104,484 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 JAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 104,484 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

light corrosion on sills

Pass 19 Aug 2020 103,164 miles

Front Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 93,048 miles

Coolant leak suspect water pump ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50r15 82v (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 72,334 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 64,044 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 62,361 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 62,361 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 62,361 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 62,123 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 May 2012 61,569 miles

battery insecure

Fail 8 May 2012 61,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

o/s front tyre sidewall perished ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 12 May 2011 61,338 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 61,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 May 2010 60,672 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 59,892 miles

all brake discs rusty

Fail 6 May 2009 59,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

all brake discs rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2005 58,934 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 58,934 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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R34 JAR 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 72.2%.

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 R34 JAR, 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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R34 JAR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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