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P258 KKM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,873 mi
Last recorded85,873 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 KKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 85,873 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 85,010 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 84,991 miles

all suspensiom components slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 May 2013 84,986 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all suspensiom components slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 84,612 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 83,414 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2009 80,099 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2008 76,033 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 76,033 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 71,113 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 62,708 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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P258 KKM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P258 KKM, 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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P258 KKM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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