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K80 WJS

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,081 mi
Last recorded119,081 miles
Recorded on1 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK80 WJS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2017 119,081 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust modifed

o/s/r sill corroded and weak

vehicle suspension modifed

Fail 29 Apr 2017 119,033 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

vehicle suspension modifed

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust modifed

o/s/r sill corroded and weak

Pass 12 Apr 2016 112,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to n/s/f headlight

damage to n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 7 Apr 2016 112,041 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch sharp edge (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged drive shaft rubbing on shock absorber (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area rusted and holed (5.2.6)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole drilled in exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 101,987 miles

Hole drilled in exhaust

Fail 8 Apr 2015 101,810 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 97,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear inner wheel arches/sill return corroded

centre stop light not working

Fail 9 Apr 2014 97,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear inner wheel arches/sill return corroded

centre stop light not working

o/s parking brake reading low

Fail 3 Apr 2013 93,979 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 93,979 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 89,590 miles

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

front and rear discs slightly pitted and scored

front and rear suspension covered in surface rust

nearside outer sill slightly corroded not excessive

offside and nearside rear inner sills slightly corrded

offside rear sill repaired

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2010 89,569 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR TYRES CRACKING SLIGHTLY BUT NO INNER CANVAS OR PLY VISIBLE

Fail 9 Aug 2010 89,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ENGINE COVER FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR TYRES CRACKING SLIGHTLY BUT NO INNER CANVAS OR PLY VISIBLE

Pass 27 Aug 2009 78,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 78,720 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 70,461 miles

front inner brake pads low

Pass 3 Sep 2007 65,832 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 65,827 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 59,116 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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K80 WJS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 K80 WJS, 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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K80 WJS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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