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R96 JTN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,863 mi
Last recorded24,863 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 JTN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2020 24,863 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 24,849 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 24,268 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 23,396 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 22,249 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 21,545 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 21,208 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 20,020 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 18,970 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 18,291 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 15,543 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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R96 JTN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R96 JTN, 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 R96 JTN registered?

R96 JTN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R96 JTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R96 JTN shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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