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K832 EDP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,593 mi
Last recorded70,593 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK832 EDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 70,593 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 70,593 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 70,076 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 69,502 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 69,502 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 67,646 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 65,542 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 65,541 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,896 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,875 miles

o/s door dosnt lock with key

Pass 16 Apr 2009 64,486 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 63,017 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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K832 EDP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K832 EDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K832 EDP registered?

K832 EDP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is K832 EDP safe to buy?

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