MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,509 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Body damage/scratched all round
Both front wings are corroded
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 30mm split, close to ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear subframe/components corroded
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested Engine started over heating and coolant bottle steaming, abort the test to avoid engine damage (8.2.1.2 (d))
Body damage/scratched all round
Both front wings are corroded
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 30mm split, close to ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear subframe/components corroded
A little corrosion starting around inner wheel arches
Front ball joint covers starting to perish
Rear sub frame starting to corrode
A little corrosion starting around inner wheel arches
Front ball joint covers starting to perish
oil leak
rear sub frame start of corrosion
start of corrosion n/s/r under arch front
start of corrosion o/s/r under arch front
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front and rear registration plates deteriorating
accident damage n/s/f of vehicle
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
rear number plate deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
parkbrake lever has some travel but not at limit at time of test
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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R350 JFE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 R350 JFE, 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 R350 JFE registered?
R350 JFE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 October 1997.
Is R350 JFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R350 JFE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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