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KP 7520

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,784 mi
Last recorded86,784 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP 7520
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 86,784 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 85,812 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 85,594 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 85,227 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 84,664 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 84,268 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2019 83,682 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 83,046 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 81,784 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 81,045 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 80,443 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 80,076 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 79,423 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 79,408 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 77,687 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 75,309 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 75,298 miles

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

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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KP 7520 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KP 7520, 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 KP 7520 registered?

KP 7520 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is KP 7520 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP 7520 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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