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K70 KYM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,839 mi
Last recorded44,839 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK70 KYM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 May 2024 44,839 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 44,320 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 43,435 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 42,804 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 41,503 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 39,676 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 37,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 34,970 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,918 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,142 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,905 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 21,854 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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K70 KYM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K70 KYM, 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 K70 KYM registered?

K70 KYM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is K70 KYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K70 KYM shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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