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K877 SLX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,440 mi
Last recorded99,440 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK877 SLX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 99,440 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 98,690 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 97,527 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 97,519 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 97,512 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 96,587 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged.

Fail 6 Oct 2010 96,584 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 95,027 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 95,027 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 87,728 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 87,728 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 80,399 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 80,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 75,370 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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K877 SLX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K877 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 K877 SLX registered?

K877 SLX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is K877 SLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K877 SLX shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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