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K868 SLX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,066 mi
Last recorded180,066 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK868 SLX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 180,066 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 179,179 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 179,164 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 177,650 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 175,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 161,818 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion on nearside outter sill

Fail 3 Aug 2012 161,818 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion on nearside outter sill

Pass 21 May 2010 161,637 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 137,910 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 153,323 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion of o/s outer sill panel

slight dampness of oil on n/s of front of engine

slight water leak on cooling pipes

Pass 18 Aug 2007 147,701 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 141,692 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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K868 SLX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K868 SLX, 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 K868 SLX registered?

K868 SLX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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