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K658 JNV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,126 mi
Last recorded154,126 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK658 JNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 154,126 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 137,934 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 133,413 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 123,812 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 112,883 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 112,712 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 101,057 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 85,668 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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K658 JNV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K658 JNV, 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 K658 JNV registered?

K658 JNV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is K658 JNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K658 JNV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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