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A20 KDE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

62,186 mi
Last recorded62,186 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 KDE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 62,186 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 62,109 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 62,003 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 61,389 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 59,422 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 58,570 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 57,131 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 54,741 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 53,929 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 46,780 miles

both front brake discs corroded

poor wiper clearing action

Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,162 miles

both front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre tread on depth warning markers

poor wiper clearing action

Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,505 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 41,353 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jul 2006 41,236 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A20 KDE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A20 KDE, 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 A20 KDE registered?

A20 KDE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A20 KDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 KDE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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