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R37 KLJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,504 mi
Last recorded68,504 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 KLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 68,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 68,503 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 68,051 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 68,048 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 67,670 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 67,465 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 65,828 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 65,015 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 64,931 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 63,776 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2015 60,531 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

catalyst performance near limit

Pass 3 Nov 2014 52,193 miles

slight brake bind on nearside front

Fail 3 Nov 2014 52,183 miles

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

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

slight brake bind on nearside front

Pass 9 Oct 2013 44,373 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 44,210 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 34,988 miles

slight brake bind on offside rear

Pass 2 Aug 2011 33,920 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 33,711 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 33,305 miles

NSR outer sill outer skin corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2008 32,495 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 31,742 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,637 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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R37 KLJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R37 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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What year was R37 KLJ registered?

R37 KLJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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