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R381 KFX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,794 mi
Last recorded90,794 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 KFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 90,794 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 89,225 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 88,230 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 87,677 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 87,541 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 86,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to osr flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 86,658 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to osr flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 85,718 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 85,149 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 85,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced outer sill at rear hold (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2018 83,555 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 82,100 miles

cars been stood long time everything rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2017 82,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Upper registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

cars been stood long time everything rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2007 80,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 80,540 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 77,926 miles

offside rear side reflector missing

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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R381 KFX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R381 KFX, 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 R381 KFX registered?

R381 KFX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R381 KFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R381 KFX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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