MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,383 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Corrosion starting in offside rear outer body sill. Advise attention.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Corrosion starting in offside rear outer body sill. Advise attention.
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R36 KLJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R36 KLJ, 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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How do I check the history of R36 KLJ?
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What year was R36 KLJ registered?
R36 KLJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 1997.
Is R36 KLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R36 KLJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R36 KLJ have outstanding finance?
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