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KCZ 5643

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,691 mi
Last recorded124,691 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCZ 5643
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 124,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 120,536 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 115,388 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH REAR INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 109,220 miles

slight corrosion n/s/rear inner sill

Pass 13 May 2020 109,114 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 108,250 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 107,267 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 107,267 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 106,420 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 100,299 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 10 Jun 2014 90,969 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 90,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2013 84,408 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres showing slight cracking on side walls

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2012 83,675 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 82,940 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 82,934 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 81,155 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 80,559 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 80,559 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 79,664 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 79,664 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 72,751 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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KCZ 5643 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KCZ 5643, 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 KCZ 5643 registered?

KCZ 5643 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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