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R622 LLJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

126,179 mi
Last recorded126,179 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 LLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2023 126,179 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip and main beams (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on lower edges of nearside front wing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside very rusty in places

Pass 18 Nov 2022 122,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING UPPER AND LOWER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 122,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced MARKED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING UPPER AND LOWER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 122,919 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 120,139 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly stiff to rotate

Offside Front Road wheel slightly stiff to rotate

Fail 13 Oct 2021 120,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly stiff to rotate

Offside Front Road wheel slightly stiff to rotate

Pass 9 Oct 2020 118,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 116,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 112,456 miles

offside rear outer sill very rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2018 112,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 103,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 100,716 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 100,714 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.521 (7.3.D.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 100,689 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.635 (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 93,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2015 90,286 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 83,849 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 77,771 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 72,296 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 66,653 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 66,653 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 59,795 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 59,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 53,312 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 53,312 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 53,290 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 53,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 49,928 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 49,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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R622 LLJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R622 LLJ, 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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R622 LLJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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