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R926 KLJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,975 mi
Last recorded96,975 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR926 KLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 96,975 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 93,848 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 89,079 miles

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

offside rear tyre has been run flat and side walls are worn

Fail 28 Sep 2012 89,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre has been run flat and side walls are worn

Pass 26 Feb 2011 88,699 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 88,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyre pressures soft

some test items hidden by covers

n/s/r tyre run flat and side wall damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2009 87,795 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 87,795 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 85,659 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 85,659 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 82,967 miles

ADVSE REPLACE FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW ADVISE REPLACE

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 82,967 miles

ADVSE REPLACE FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW ADVISE REPLACE

Pass 8 Aug 2006 79,991 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2005 78,090 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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R926 KLJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R926 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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R926 KLJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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