MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,091 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN UNEVEN ACROSS CENTER OFF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN UNEVEN ACROSS CENTER OFF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN UNEVEN ACROSS CENTER OFF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN UNEVEN ACROSS CENTER OFF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S/R outer body sill is corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Lower Fuel hose leaking JOINING TO FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Outer BODY SILL CORRODED
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight centre exhaust blow
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
185 60 14 82 h
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both the rear tyres have dot codes of 2004
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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R459 JDF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 R459 JDF, 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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R459 JDF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 1997.
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