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K66 JRT

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,486 mi
Last recorded67,486 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK66 JRT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 67,486 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 65,523 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 64,951 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 64,373 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 64,373 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 63,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 63,325 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak engine ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ joint into back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 62,676 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 61,530 miles

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 61,530 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 59,865 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 59,865 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 57,865 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 56,055 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,725 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 51,628 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 48,225 miles

de-cat pipe in boot of vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2012 47,779 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 46,627 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 44,295 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 40,739 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 38,116 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 31,358 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 25,416 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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K66 JRT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K66 JRT, 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 K66 JRT registered?

K66 JRT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is K66 JRT safe to buy?

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