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P609 LKO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,787 mi
Last recorded70,787 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP609 LKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 70,787 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 70,589 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 70,378 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 70,214 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 69,954 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 69,406 miles

steering wheel boss has slight play in coupling

Fail 13 Aug 2020 69,406 miles

steering wheel boss has slight play in coupling

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 69,044 miles

Offside door difficult to open from outside

slight play at steering wheel top column area

Pass 8 Aug 2018 68,229 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 67,338 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 65,739 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 64,151 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 62,145 miles

advise rear discs

Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,745 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 59,322 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 57,497 miles

corrosion near side rear sill

Pass 2 Jun 2010 55,093 miles

nearside rear outer sill repaired!

Fail 2 Jun 2010 55,093 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear outer sill repaired!

Fail 8 Jun 2009 54,231 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear outer door sill corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2009 54,231 miles

nearside rear outer door sill corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2008 51,647 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyre's are perishing!

tracking needs checking!

Pass 23 May 2007 51,377 miles

long travel on handbrake

Pass 4 May 2006 50,913 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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P609 LKO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P609 LKO, 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 P609 LKO registered?

P609 LKO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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