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VJI 1049

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Other 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,889 mi
Last recorded120,889 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJI 1049
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 120,889 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 120,394 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 119,624 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 119,606 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 118,402 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 116,047 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 113,534 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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VJI 1049 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VJI 1049, 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 VJI 1049 registered?

VJI 1049 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is VJI 1049 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJI 1049 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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