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K74 KNN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,987 mi
Last recorded185,987 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK74 KNN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 185,987 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 185,925 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 185,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 182,724 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 181,023 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 179,623 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 178,288 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 175,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 175,616 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 164,326 miles

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

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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K74 KNN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K74 KNN, 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 K74 KNN registered?

K74 KNN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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