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R84 KLJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,267 mi
Last recorded119,267 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 KLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2023 119,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front corrosion to suspension parts

Pass 23 Nov 2022 118,712 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 118,123 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 115,505 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 110,928 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 109,453 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear suspension has slight corrosion

Pass 9 May 2017 107,207 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight damage offside rear sill (6.1.A.1)

window not working

Fail 9 May 2017 107,207 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight damage offside rear sill (6.1.A.1)

window not working

Pass 8 Jun 2016 107,124 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links bushes perishing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (3.5.1i)

offside front metal brake pipe corroding

slight blow on centre exhaust joint

slight judder on front brakes

suspension components surface rust

Fail 6 Jun 2016 107,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front anti roll bar drop links bushes perishing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (3.5.1i)

offside front metal brake pipe corroding

slight blow on centre exhaust joint

slight judder on front brakes

suspension components surface rust

Pass 17 Apr 2014 105,349 miles

both front metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded

offside rear lower door sill slight damage and corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2014 105,349 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded

offside rear lower door sill slight damage and corrosion

Pass 15 May 2013 102,637 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres getting close to wear bars

Fail 8 May 2013 102,637 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres getting close to wear bars

rear brake discs very worn and pitted

Pass 15 May 2012 96,277 miles

rear sill condition

Fail 14 May 2012 96,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear sills condition

Fail 7 Sep 2011 96,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 83,107 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 80,039 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 77,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 77,178 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 751,752 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 751,752 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R84 KLJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R84 KLJ, 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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R84 KLJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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