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K769 PAE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,934 mi
Last recorded127,934 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK769 PAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 127,934 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 124,864 miles

Corrosion to body around sills ans wheel arches

Pass 5 Jul 2019 118,658 miles

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r sills/ wheel arches

signs of corrosion to n/s o/s floor

wear to o/s/r tyre on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2019 118,582 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r sills/ wheel arches

heavy wear to both front tyres on inner edges

signs of corrosion to n/s o/s floor

wear to o/s/r tyre on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2018 115,540 miles

front tyres and n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2017 113,881 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2017 113,850 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s track rod end gaiter perished

Pass 18 Jun 2016 110,649 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 104,574 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 101,754 miles

REAR FOG LIGHT WORKING FROM CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT, CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT NOT VISIBLE WHEN FOG LIGHT IN OPERATION.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 101,754 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

REAR FOG LIGHT WORKING FROM CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT, CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT NOT VISIBLE WHEN FOG LIGHT IN OPERATION.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 101,721 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 100,085 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 100,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 97,141 miles

oil leak on gearbox area

rear suspention components coroded !!

Fail 13 Apr 2012 96,933 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

oil leak on gearbox area

rear suspention components coroded !!

Pass 5 May 2011 94,080 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 92,890 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 92,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 87,992 miles

clutch slave leaking

front pads getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2008 83,224 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 83,064 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 82,488 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 82,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

slight front brake inbalance

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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K769 PAE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K769 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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K769 PAE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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