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K750 PAE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,209 mi
Last recorded102,209 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK750 PAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 102,209 miles

Advise general corrosion.

Fail 17 Jun 2019 102,194 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 98,757 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 88,297 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 88,297 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 87,417 miles

2 sets of seat belts fitted each side

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

non-std exhaust fitted

non-std suspension struts and coil springs fitted all round

offside handbrake performance lower than nearside

rear high level brake light/ also acts as rear fog light

suspension height low

Fail 31 Mar 2015 87,417 miles

2 sets of seat belts fitted each side

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

non-std exhaust fitted

non-std suspension struts and coil springs fitted all round

offside handbrake performance lower than nearside

rear high level brake light/ also acts as rear fog light

suspension height low

Pass 9 Feb 2011 76,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear pads loose in caliper

Pass 22 Jun 2009 68,927 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 68,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 61,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 61,958 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 54,330 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 54,330 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 46,333 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 39,637 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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K750 PAE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K750 PAE, 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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K750 PAE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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