MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear outer sills corroded
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached roll bar to link top bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear bolt missing form rear of diff frame
both outer sills corroded but not weakened
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear foot brake effort is low
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
chips to screen
slight surface corrosion to inner sills and rear wheel arches
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R961 JVK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 R961 JVK, 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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R961 JVK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 August 1997.
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