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R94 KLJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,547 mi
Last recorded104,547 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 KLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 104,547 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 104,547 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 104,137 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 104,135 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 103,843 miles

Nearside parking brake recording low effort

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 103,843 miles

Nearside parking brake recording low effort

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 103,282 miles

Nearside parking brake recording low effort

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 102,762 miles

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

Nearside parking brake recording slightly low effort

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 101,622 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 101,622 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 101,132 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Corroded front to rear on the underside of the vehicle

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 101,132 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Corroded front to rear on the underside of the vehicle

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 100,420 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine oil leaks/drips visible

slight bind from near side rear parking brake

Fail 5 Dec 2018 100,417 miles

Service brake imbalanced across an axle parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

battery lamp illuminated/alternator belt broken/alternator siezed

engine oil leaks/drips visible

exhaust heat shields insecure/system condition poor

parking brake lever travel long

Pass 8 Dec 2017 99,408 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside front and Nearside rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake is slightly binding

Nearside rear brake is slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 99,408 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside front and Nearside rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake is slightly binding

Nearside rear brake is slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 98,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f brake is slightly binding

Pass 27 Nov 2015 97,586 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads are getting low in particular the n/s

n/s/f brake is slightly binding

Pass 27 Nov 2014 94,727 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f and n/s/r brakes are slightly binding

Fail 27 Nov 2014 94,727 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f and n/s/r brakes are slightly binding

Pass 21 Nov 2013 93,696 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake discs deteriorating

both sides rear outersills showing signs of corrosion

exhaust rattle

slight bind nearside front brake

slight low effort nearside parkbrake

Pass 21 Sep 2012 90,658 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rattle

warning light on dash

Pass 15 Sep 2011 88,598 miles

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

air bag light on

nearside handbrake slight low effort

offside dipped beam image slightly impaired

offside rear road spring rusty

wipers deteriorating

Pass 26 Aug 2010 82,538 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 80,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 76,114 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 72,937 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 69,669 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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R94 KLJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 R94 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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What year was R94 KLJ registered?

R94 KLJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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