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R577 KOJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,016 mi
Last recorded152,016 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 KOJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 152,016 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 144,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 142,857 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 141,640 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 141,551 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2014 140,471 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 138,128 miles

corrosion noted to rear brake discs

corrosion noted to rear of ns sill

Fail 10 Dec 2013 138,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion noted to rear brake discs

corrosion noted to rear of ns sill

Pass 7 Dec 2012 129,578 miles

excessive corrosion noted to osr brake discs

play noted to steering column

slight judder noted to front brake discs

Fail 6 Dec 2012 129,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

excessive corrosion noted to osr brake discs

play noted to steering column

slight judder noted to front brake discs

Pass 6 Dec 2011 123,711 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion noted to osr brake disc

Fail 2 Dec 2011 123,709 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion noted to osr brake disc

Fail 22 Nov 2011 123,643 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 115,434 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Nov 2010 115,434 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2009 106,189 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 106,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 97,290 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 84,537 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 76,850 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 76,850 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2006 67,838 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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R577 KOJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R577 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 R577 KOJ registered?

R577 KOJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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