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J99 KAD

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

266,952 mi
Last recorded266,952 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 KAD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 266,952 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 265,984 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 264,884 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 263,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 261,713 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 259,361 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 255,189 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 252,743 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 250,166 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 250,158 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 246,186 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 240,850 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 228,755 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 216,851 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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J99 KAD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc 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 J99 KAD, 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 J99 KAD registered?

J99 KAD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is J99 KAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 KAD 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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