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K909 JVX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,852 mi
Last recorded104,852 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK909 JVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2026 104,852 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi part (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to test the wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside rear inner sills are rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2025 104,393 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 104,154 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 103,660 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 102,062 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 99,968 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 97,918 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 96,261 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 89,187 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 85,375 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 85,321 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 84,880 miles

Nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Slight chips on windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2010 80,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Near and offside headlamp aim slightly low

Near and offside inner sills corroding slightly

Nearside front chassis rail slightly damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2009 70,856 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 68,023 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 61,260 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 52,571 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 52,106 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 52,106 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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K909 JVX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 K909 JVX, 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 K909 JVX registered?

K909 JVX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is K909 JVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K909 JVX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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