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K785 PAE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

68,414 mi
Last recorded68,414 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK785 PAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 68,414 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 68,297 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 68,018 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 67,643 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 67,497 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 67,496 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 66,958 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 66,944 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 66,086 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 64,827 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 64,726 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 64,578 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 63,272 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,211 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 62,209 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 61,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 60,179 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 57,604 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 52,919 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 52,744 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 52,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 52,266 miles

near side frount tyre outer sidewall has three cut in it not deep enough to expose the cords

Pass 26 Jul 2005 48,496 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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K785 PAE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 K785 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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What year was K785 PAE registered?

K785 PAE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 July 1997.

Is K785 PAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K785 PAE 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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