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R45 LJU

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,231 mi
Last recorded81,231 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 LJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 81,231 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 81,040 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 79,615 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 78,726 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 77,755 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 74,489 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 72,937 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 72,895 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 72,895 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 72,295 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 72,295 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 72,244 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,575 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 67,226 miles

surface corrosion rear section of outer sills

Pass 29 Jul 2009 65,344 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 63,654 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 60,940 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges 185/60/14 hr

Pass 4 Sep 2006 58,245 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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R45 LJU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R45 LJU, 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 R45 LJU registered?

R45 LJU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R45 LJU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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