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R7 PJB

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,020 mi
Last recorded70,020 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 PJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 70,020 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 69,908 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 69,549 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 69,037 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 68,809 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,500 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 66,571 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 64,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,400 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 61,400 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 May 2010 61,077 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 60,688 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 57,808 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 54,109 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 15 Aug 2007 54,109 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Aug 2006 48,310 miles

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

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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R7 PJB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R7 PJB, 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 R7 PJB registered?

R7 PJB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R7 PJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 PJB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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