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K99 FJD

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

59,915 mi
Last recorded59,915 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK99 FJD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 59,915 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre mounted displaying 'inside' to the outside of the vehicle

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 59,530 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower section of wing corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower section of wing corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 59,530 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower section of wing corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower section of wing corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 57,530 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 57,530 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel spigot mounting distorted to the extent the wheel is likely to become detached Wheel not contacting hub (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel spigot mounting distorted to the extent the wheel is likely to become detached Wheel not contacting hub (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 53,258 miles

the entire underside of the vehicle has been coated with under sill ie, chassis and suspension components

Fail 15 May 2023 53,226 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill hole and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

the entire underside of the vehicle has been coated with under sill ie, chassis and suspension components

Pass 25 Jul 2022 52,709 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 51,950 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive leaks from prop-shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 51,310 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 50,227 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 49,269 miles

Both front tyres inner sidewalls perished

Fail 28 Jul 2018 49,257 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Both front tyres inner sidewalls perished

Pass 22 Jul 2017 48,290 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 47,214 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,903 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 46,903 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 45,802 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 45,802 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 43,018 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 43,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 42,852 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 42,850 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 42,352 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 41,717 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 41,715 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 41,066 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 40,181 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 40,167 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 39,127 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 39,127 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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K99 FJD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 K99 FJD, 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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K99 FJD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 November 1997.

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