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R350 JFE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,509 mi
Last recorded75,509 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 JFE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 75,509 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 75,378 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 66,855 miles

A little corrosion starting around inner wheel arches

Front ball joint covers starting to perish

Rear sub frame starting to corrode

Pass 21 Apr 2017 65,194 miles

A little corrosion starting around inner wheel arches

Front ball joint covers starting to perish

Pass 13 Jan 2016 64,951 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 64,618 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear registration plates deteriorating

Pass 21 Jan 2014 63,902 miles

accident damage n/s/f of vehicle

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2012 62,818 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2011 59,307 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 54,430 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 50,150 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 46,079 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 41,717 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 36,245 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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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.

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