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P44 KJS

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,307 mi
Last recorded164,307 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP44 KJS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 164,307 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))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 164,307 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2020 160,651 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 155,914 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 155,831 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 154,374 miles

Exhaust noisy

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side light dim.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 145,545 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 133,584 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 115,104 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 100,298 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 96,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 96,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 94,623 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2010 92,053 miles

Both front shock absorber gaitors split.

Corrosion in nearside rear brake disc.

Cracking in both front tyres.

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)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2010 92,053 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front shock absorber gaitors split.

Corrosion in nearside rear brake disc.

Cracking in both front tyres.

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)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2009 89,431 miles

rear brakes require attention

rear end of n\s\r outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2008 87,414 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 85,499 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 81,092 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 75,172 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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P44 KJS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P44 KJS, 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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P44 KJS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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