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R955 KLJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,969 mi
Last recorded85,969 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 KLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 85,969 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 83,558 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 82,724 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 81,521 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 80,080 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 80,029 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 77,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 77,025 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, outer body completely corroded away, integral structure heavily surface corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened numerous parts surface corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened numerous parts surface corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

check engine light does not illuminate

Pass 26 Sep 2017 74,792 miles

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

front number plate water damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2016 71,531 miles

front number plate broken & water damaged

stone chip on edge of drivers view

Pass 3 Sep 2015 68,403 miles

Front number plate slightly water damaged

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

both front tyres starting to perish

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 29 Aug 2015 68,403 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Front number plate slightly water damaged

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

both front tyres starting to perish

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2014 65,765 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,103 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 59,377 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 59,377 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 55,633 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 55,633 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 53,128 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 53,128 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 49,564 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 46,915 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 45,665 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 45,075 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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R955 KLJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc 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 R955 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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R955 KLJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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