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R601 KAF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,549 mi
Last recorded103,549 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 KAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 103,549 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 102,167 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 100,967 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 100,967 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2012 97,816 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 97,512 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 96,607 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 95,707 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 95,707 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 93,498 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 93,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jan 2007 78,956 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 78,956 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 74,572 miles

osr tyre starting to wear inner edge,brake fluid just under max,0.3l of oil added

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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R601 KAF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R601 KAF, 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 R601 KAF registered?

R601 KAF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R601 KAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 KAF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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