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R391 KFX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,885 mi
Last recorded93,885 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 KFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2021 93,885 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged wire cut (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged sensor wire cut (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged wire cut (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged wire cut (1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

coil springs corroded

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

general corrosion in body, floor and chassis members

Pass 28 Sep 2018 93,876 miles

n/side front wing corroded

surface corrosion to underbody

Fail 27 Sep 2018 93,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/side front wing corroded

surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 14 Sep 2017 93,502 miles

handbrake travel

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

various suspension components surface corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2017 93,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/ outer sill (2.4.A.3)

handbrake travel

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

various suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2015 93,306 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 93,306 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 88,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front subframe corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 84,662 miles

All brake disc's corroded

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)

heavy surface corrossion on all suspension components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 84,662 miles

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

All brake disc's corroded

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)

heavy surface corrossion on all suspension components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 84,092 miles

undereside of vehicle and running gear heavily coated in corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2012 84,092 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

undereside of vehicle and running gear heavily coated in corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2011 83,120 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 81,216 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 79,222 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 75,676 miles

underside of vehicle and all running gear heavily coated in corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2008 75,676 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

underside of vehicle and all running gear heavily coated in corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2007 72,035 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 72,035 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 67,426 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 67,391 miles

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

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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R391 KFX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R391 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 R391 KFX registered?

R391 KFX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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