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P27 NKR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,525 mi
Last recorded157,525 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 NKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 157,525 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 156,492 miles

Corrosion to outer sills

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 8 Sep 2021 155,490 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 154,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 152,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 152,802 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced full sil (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 146,632 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 135,762 miles

Nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 12 Aug 2016 135,682 miles

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

Nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 27 Aug 2015 131,256 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 126,519 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 126,519 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 125,395 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 123,319 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 123,173 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded.

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 123,163 miles

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

Both rear brake discs corroded.

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 123,021 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 118,222 miles

osf side light tapped & worked/exhaust deteriorated & centre rear box holed & blowing slightly

Fail 13 Jul 2009 118,222 miles

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

osf side light tapped & worked/exhaust deteriorated & centre rear box holed & blowing slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2008 111,655 miles

Front number plate cracked slightly but readable

Heavy exhaust corrossion

Heavy underbody corrossion

Leak on back of gearbox

Misfire on engine

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear diff corroding

Rear discs corroded

Wipers smearing

Fail 25 Jul 2008 111,655 miles

Front number plate cracked slightly but readable

Heavy exhaust corrossion

Heavy underbody corrossion

Leak on back of gearbox

Misfire on engine

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear diff corroding

Rear discs corroded

Wipers smearing

Pass 24 Jul 2007 106,513 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 102,268 miles

1 rear disks starting to corrode

2 rear pads low (aprox 3000 miles left)

3 front no plate cracked

4 water leak from engine

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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P27 NKR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P27 NKR, 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 P27 NKR registered?

P27 NKR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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