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P686 KMO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,152 mi
Last recorded130,152 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 KMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2021 130,152 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body insecure wing corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body insecure wing corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 130,034 miles

Both rear arches corroded

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Lower wing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 129,756 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked (Both Sides) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Body component slightly loose Wing / Sill has corroded and now insecure. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked (Both Sides) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 129,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion within 30cm of suspension arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded within 30cm of suspension arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked (Both Sides) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Body component slightly loose Wing / Sill has corroded and now insecure. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked (Both Sides) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 127,575 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 126,076 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 122,402 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 119,778 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 116,977 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 115,362 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Nov 2012 112,764 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 112,764 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 112,025 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 112,025 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2010 105,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake fluid spill by master cylinder

near side rear wheelarch corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2009 97,634 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

long travel on hand brake

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2008 92,778 miles

s/corosion to under body /both outer sills

Pass 31 Oct 2007 66,500 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 77,853 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 67,377 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P686 KMO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 P686 KMO, 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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P686 KMO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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