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K597 OUF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

211,644 mi
Last recorded211,644 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK597 OUF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2021 211,644 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 211,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills/arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

chassis legs damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2018 208,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 208,842 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 198,481 miles

brake flexy hoses rub tyres when jacked up but not when lowered

chip in screen in zone a below 10mm

minor exhaust blow

nsr inner sill and end of sill corroded but not within prescribed area

ofsf inner arch corroded but not within prescribed area

ofsr inner sill and sill end corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 30 Jun 2017 198,476 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

brake flexy hoses rub tyres when jacked up but not when lowered

chip in screen in zone a below 10mm

minor exhaust blow

nsr inner sill and end of sill corroded but not within prescribed area

ofsf inner arch corroded but not within prescribed area

ofsr inner sill and sill end corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 24 Jun 2016 197,199 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2015 193,676 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 187,573 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 180,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear disc face corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 178,576 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 178,576 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 174,834 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 174,834 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 170,362 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 170,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear brake disc excessivly pitted

Pass 29 May 2009 163,659 miles

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

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

Rear tyre treads wareing low.

Slight corrosion on o/side outer cill.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 155,515 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 144,966 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 138,924 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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K597 OUF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K597 OUF, 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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K597 OUF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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