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R441 LJW

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,529 mi
Last recorded103,529 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR441 LJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 103,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 103,529 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 103,481 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front subframe. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

N/S/R brake pipe is corroding.

Power steering belt is deteriorating.

Wipers smear.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 102,362 miles

N/S/R brake pipe is corroding.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Fail 18 Mar 2016 102,362 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

N/S/R brake pipe is corroding.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 100,545 miles

Front tyres are wearing more on the outer edges.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 99,188 miles

front disc pitted

underbody corrsion

Fail 17 Apr 2014 99,171 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

front disc pitted

underbody corrsion

Pass 8 Feb 2013 97,261 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 97,085 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 94,640 miles

All brake pipes starting to corrode

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 91,740 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 88,880 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 88,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 86,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 83,273 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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R441 LJW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R441 LJW, 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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R441 LJW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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