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K604 OUF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,979 mi
Last recorded72,979 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK604 OUF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 72,979 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 71,426 miles

underbody has light corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2021 71,426 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

underbody has light corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2020 69,926 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 69,840 miles

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour both (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 69,840 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour both (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,796 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 199,800 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 199,204 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 183,601 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 171,146 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 171,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2010 168,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 168,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 161,340 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 156,457 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 155,028 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 130,316 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 129,644 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

both front brakes slightly binding

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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K604 OUF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K604 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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What year was K604 OUF registered?

K604 OUF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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