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A11 YKW

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,241 mi
Last recorded86,241 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 YKW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 86,241 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 85,605 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 81,713 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 76,609 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 76,139 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 75,196 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 74,976 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 73,946 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 72,875 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 72,525 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 71,560 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 70,882 miles

all brake discs pitted but not weakend

Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,689 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 69,689 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 68,618 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,343 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 64,095 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

engine and gearbox damp

engine under cover damaged

nearsdie front tyre slightly perished

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly movement

Fail 14 Oct 2009 64,084 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

engine and gearbox damp

engine under cover damaged

front brake pads low

nearsdie front tyre slightly perished

nearsdie rear tyre nicked

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly movement

offside front tyre nicked

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads v low

Pass 25 Oct 2008 62,792 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,574 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 30 Oct 2006 59,354 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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A11 YKW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 A11 YKW, 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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A11 YKW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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