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P215 KJM

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,036 mi
Last recorded141,036 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 KJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2022 141,036 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chassis rail has various holes within 30 cms of seat beat anchorage

Pass 11 Jun 2021 140,558 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 140,555 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 138,356 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 133,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

miner oil leak

no oil on dipstick

Fail 14 Oct 2017 133,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

miner oil leak

no oil on dipstick

Pass 3 Nov 2016 123,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 123,864 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and floor as marked, (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and floor as marked, (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 114,487 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel arch body corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion side lower body or under sill corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion side lower body or under sill corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 103,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear sills corroded

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2013 93,504 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 87,660 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 85,386 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 85,386 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 84,540 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 83,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 81,500 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 79,440 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 69,600 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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P215 KJM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 P215 KJM, 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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P215 KJM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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