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R442 JFD

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,062 mi
Last recorded84,062 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 JFD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 84,062 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 84,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 83,887 miles

Front FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOSE IN CALIPER CARRIER (CLICKING)

Fail 21 May 2021 83,789 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 83,377 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 83,370 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To nsrear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2017 83,080 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2017 83,080 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 82,484 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 82,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill as indicated (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear as indicated (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 82,423 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 80,536 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 80,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 May 2012 76,565 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 76,565 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 72,706 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 69,348 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 66,591 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 62,444 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 58,497 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 58,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2006 55,485 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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R442 JFD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R442 JFD, 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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R442 JFD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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