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R74 JPH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,994 mi
Last recorded75,994 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 JPH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 75,994 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Handbrake lever nearing reserve travel limit

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front shock absorber has slightly reduced dampening effect

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded but not holed within 30cm of a prescribed area

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Offside inner wheel arch area slightly corroded but not holed within 30cm of a prescribed area

Offside outer sill slightly corroded but not holed within 30cm of a prescribed area

Pass 4 Jun 2015 74,001 miles

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 5 Jun 2014 73,163 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

long travel on parking brake

Fail 5 Jun 2014 73,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

long travel on parking brake

Pass 7 Jun 2013 71,234 miles

see documents attached

Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,028 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 68,972 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 66,413 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 66,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both offside tyres perished

surface corrosion offside outer sill

Pass 7 Jun 2010 62,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 62,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 57,771 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 57,769 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 53,526 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 53,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer tred shoulder

Pass 8 Jun 2007 47,170 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 40,833 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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R74 JPH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R74 JPH, 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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R74 JPH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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