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R673 KMV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,869 mi
Last recorded74,869 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 KMV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 74,869 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 72,198 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 69,616 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 66,005 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 64,664 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 62,570 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 62,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 60,961 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 60,960 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.01% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits .60% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 59,442 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 59,442 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported RUBBER MOUNT BROKEN (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,970 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 53,931 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 51,202 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 49,860 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 49,860 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,558 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 48,558 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 46,684 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 46,684 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,753 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 42,216 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,366 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 61,738 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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R673 KMV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R673 KMV, 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 R673 KMV registered?

R673 KMV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is R673 KMV safe to buy?

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