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R575 KOJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,235 mi
Last recorded98,235 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR575 KOJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 98,235 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened some components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened some components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both side light lens misted over

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 8 Jun 2023 98,234 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened some components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened some components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both side light lens misted over

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 20 Jun 2022 98,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 98,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 98,083 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 98,083 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 98,007 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 98,007 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 97,877 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 97,490 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 97,081 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 96,455 miles

offside and nearside rear outer sills have corrosion and metal weakened

small stone chip in nearside of windscreen

travel in parking brake lever - little reserve travel

Pass 20 Aug 2012 99,116 miles

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted but maintaining sealing arrangement

Fail 28 Sep 2011 81,244 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2011 81,244 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Aug 2010 57,554 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 52,254 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 52,254 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 51,149 miles

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

metal brake pipe to ns rear flex hose slightly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2008 51,122 miles

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

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

metal brake pipe to ns rear flex hose slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2007 47,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 42,731 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 40,362 miles

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

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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R575 KOJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R575 KOJ, 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 R575 KOJ registered?

R575 KOJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R575 KOJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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