MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,658 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion starting on both rear outer side sills
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge (on 1.6mm limit)
long travel on hand brake
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
near side front tyre wall damaged
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R478 SJO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R478 SJO, 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 R478 SJO registered?
R478 SJO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R478 SJO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R478 SJO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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