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K90 NEB

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,300 mi
Last recorded85,300 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK90 NEB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2024 85,300 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 84,979 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 84,419 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 83,724 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 82,811 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 82,307 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 82,026 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 81,022 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 78,766 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 79,537 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 73,955 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 70,654 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 67,916 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 65,397 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 60,960 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 56,658 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 51,919 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 47,558 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 43,917 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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K90 NEB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K90 NEB, 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 K90 NEB registered?

K90 NEB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is K90 NEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K90 NEB shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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