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R454 GEJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,265 mi
Last recorded109,265 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 GEJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 109,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 107,150 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 105,906 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

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

ancillary belt perished

close to excessive corrosion to rear sills/inner arches

irregular movement in offside and nearside front strut top mountings

offside wiper arm pivot seized

Fail 9 Aug 2018 105,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

ancillary belt perished

close to excessive corrosion to rear sills/inner arches

offside wiper arm pivot seized

Pass 10 Aug 2017 105,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

oil leak around engine and gearbox

various corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 4 Aug 2016 104,692 miles

Centre stop light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front shock gator split

Nearside wing mirror missing

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall is splitting

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

bonnet pull lever insecure

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2015 102,167 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 100,993 miles

N/S Door mirror missing

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 100,993 miles

N/S Door mirror missing

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 99,992 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ns mirror missing

nsr and osr outer sills showing corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2013 98,826 miles

advanced corrosion on both rear outer sills

nsf door mirror missing

nsr tyre showing wear on inner tread

stop light in boot inop

windscreen washers req attention

Fail 23 Oct 2013 98,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

advanced corrosion on both rear outer sills

nsf door mirror missing

nsr tyre showing wear on inner tread

stop light in boot inop

windscreen washers req attention

Fail 26 Oct 2012 96,418 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 96,418 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 93,456 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 93,456 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 90,919 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 90,914 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 86,720 miles

both rear outer sills are corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2009 86,685 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear outer sills are corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2008 79,659 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 79,659 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 75,947 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 71,754 miles

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

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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R454 GEJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R454 GEJ, 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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R454 GEJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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