MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,152 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust baffles loose
Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle presented for test undersealed.
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle presented for test undersealed.
suspension arms corroded and undersealed o/s sill corroded and undersealed
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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R39 LJU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R39 LJU, 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 R39 LJU registered?
R39 LJU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 November 1997.
Is R39 LJU safe to buy?
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