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R864 NNJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,779 mi
Last recorded108,779 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR864 NNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2021 108,779 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested not completed keeps going off scale (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner w/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2016 108,098 miles

Both rear and near side front tyre worn close to tread limit

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Corrosion on sills at rear and sub frame mounts

Fail 17 Oct 2016 108,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear and near side front tyre worn close to tread limit

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Corrosion on sills at rear and sub frame mounts

Pass 13 Aug 2015 103,019 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Corrosion on sub-frames and chassis

Fail 10 Aug 2015 103,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear subframes and suspension arms corroding

Front brake discs corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2014 96,280 miles

Slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 25 Jun 2014 96,280 miles

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

Slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Jun 2013 91,216 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 89,438 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 87,946 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 86,504 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 82,403 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 76,952 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 76,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 68,624 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 68,173 miles

strong advice o/s/r tyre close to limit on 2mm limit 1.6mm

tyre wear starting on n/s/f and n/s/r

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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R864 NNJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R864 NNJ, 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 R864 NNJ registered?

R864 NNJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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