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R480 LJW

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,067 mi
Last recorded64,067 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 LJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 64,067 miles

various underside components have slight surface corision

Fail 7 Jul 2020 64,036 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 63,752 miles

Offside Front Lower wing holed and badly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 63,280 miles

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

Offside Front Lower body wing badly corroded

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 63,000 miles

Emissions only just met mot criteria

Offside Front Sill soft but not holed

Fail 9 Jun 2017 62,960 miles

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

Emissions only just met mot criteria

Offside Front Sill soft but not holed

Pass 24 May 2016 62,000 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 61,487 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 61,091 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 61,081 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,322 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 59,602 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 59,592 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 59,278 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 58,437 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 58,437 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2009 57,590 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 57,590 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 May 2008 56,999 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 56,310 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 55,651 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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R480 LJW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R480 LJW, 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 R480 LJW registered?

R480 LJW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R480 LJW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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