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R290 KGJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,111 mi
Last recorded120,111 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 KGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 120,111 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort very low

corrosion in brake,steering,suspension components generally

corrosion in outer sills

corrosion in suspension,chassis etc

oil leak

vehicle misfiring on idle

Pass 5 Jul 2023 114,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle including sub-frames and suspension components

handbrake travel high

vehicle has a misfire on idle

Pass 14 Jul 2022 106,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame, suspension components all corroded

vehicle felt like it had a miss fire on idle

Fail 6 Jul 2022 106,629 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/sf inner sill has a rust hole within 30cm of the seat mounting point, there is another hole but out of the 30cm advise repairing both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame, suspension components all corroded

vehicle felt like it had a miss fire on idle

Pass 3 Oct 2016 106,355 miles

Offside Front seat belt fraying,advise renewing asap

Offside Front tyre on the limit

Offside Rear tyre worn on raised tread,advise renewing soon

brake fluid level down

front pads look on the limit,advise wheels off inspection asap

Fail 1 Oct 2016 106,355 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front seat belt fraying,advise renewing asap

Offside Front tyre on the limit

Offside Rear tyre worn on raised tread,advise renewing soon

brake fluid level down

front pads look on the limit,advise wheels off inspection asap

Pass 18 Sep 2015 102,035 miles

bonnet stay insecure

brake fluid level near minimum

corrosion in sills,suspension etc

drivers window operation requires attention

offside front tyre near the limit

oil leaks

Fail 18 Sep 2015 102,035 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching not secure side stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet stay insecure

brake fluid level near minimum

corrosion in sills,suspension etc

drivers window operation requires attention

offside front tyre near the limit

oil leaks

Pass 7 Oct 2014 96,560 miles

corrosion on both side sills.

o/s rear tyre in poor condition.

oil leak.

Fail 4 Oct 2014 96,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion on both side sills.

o/s rear tyre in poor condition.

oil leak.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 91,721 miles

front and rear subframes and components generally corroded.

front coil springs corroded.

o/s front tyre in poor condition.

rear brake pipe at rear axle corroded.

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2013 91,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

front and rear subframes and components generally corroded.

front coil springs corroded.

o/s front tyre in poor condition.

rear brake pipe at rear axle corroded.

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2012 86,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear tyre preasures low

underside rusting

Pass 20 Oct 2011 81,549 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underside corrosion both front+rear body/suspension

slight binding to n/s/f brake

slight cracking+perishing to all tyres on side walls

Fail 20 Oct 2011 81,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underside corrosion both front+rear body/suspension

slight binding to n/s/f brake

slight cracking+perishing to all tyres on side walls

Pass 26 Oct 2010 76,760 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2010 76,760 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 72,311 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 63,840 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 53,102 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 40,569 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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R290 KGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R290 KGJ, 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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R290 KGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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