MOT Status
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118,219 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s and o/s rear tyres 3mm
rear outer sills corroded
corrosion on o/s/r sill
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
offside front shockabsorber dust cover split
offside front shockabsorber dust cover split
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
corrosion started on inner sills to floor
corrosion started on underside of vehicle
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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R400 JLW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.
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 R400 JLW, 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 R400 JLW registered?
R400 JLW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R400 JLW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R400 JLW shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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