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K633 EEP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,078 mi
Last recorded117,078 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK633 EEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 117,078 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 115,924 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2013 106,158 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2012 101,378 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 99,458 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 98,588 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 98,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 94,303 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 94,303 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 91,509 miles

front number plate slightly faded

Fail 18 Apr 2008 91,492 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

front number plate slightly faded

Pass 12 Apr 2007 87,710 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 82,942 miles

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

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

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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K633 EEP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K633 EEP, 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 K633 EEP registered?

K633 EEP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is K633 EEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K633 EEP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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