MOT Status
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123,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule banjo fitting to caliper corroded ,recommend early replacement (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear lower chassis box end cap [chalk marked] (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule banjo fitting to caliper corroded ,recommend early replacement (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre is damaged on the sidewall and worn close to the limit.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f tyre is damaged on the sidewall.
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K714 PGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.
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 K714 PGJ, 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 K714 PGJ registered?
K714 PGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1997.
Is K714 PGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for K714 PGJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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