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K89 PFB

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,962 mi
Last recorded92,962 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK89 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 92,962 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 92,962 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 92,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front number plate cracked

offside front brakes slightly binding

Pass 4 Jan 2011 91,511 miles

all brake discs poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2006 87,632 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 86,972 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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K89 PFB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K89 PFB, 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 K89 PFB registered?

K89 PFB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is K89 PFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K89 PFB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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