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R460 JFH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,444 mi
Last recorded97,444 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 JFH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 30 Nov 2021 97,444 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 97,242 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 96,925 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 96,712 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 96,707 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 96,608 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,431 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 96,245 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 95,717 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 95,702 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 94,935 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 93,035 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 90,802 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 76,248 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 64,729 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 50,700 miles

front no plate damaged.front brake pads getting low.

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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R460 JFH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R460 JFH, 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 R460 JFH registered?

R460 JFH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R460 JFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R460 JFH shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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