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M5 KXT

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

93,736 mi
Last recorded93,736 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 KXT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 93,736 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 93,661 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 92,578 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 90,822 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 90,784 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 89,067 miles

Chassis Damage

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 89,036 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Chassis Damage

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 84,998 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 84,785 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 79,192 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 79,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 76,221 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 76,221 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 75,919 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 72,713 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 72,713 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort and offside (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 71,974 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

off side + near side middle chassis damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2016 68,183 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 66,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,642 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 63,638 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 60,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 60,247 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 May 2012 57,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 57,540 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 55,293 miles

Rear of nearside outer sill very corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 50,705 miles

Corrosion rear of offside outer sill.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 48,581 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 48,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 43,545 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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M5 KXT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 M5 KXT, 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 M5 KXT registered?

M5 KXT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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