MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear coil springs rusty
some light corrosion on rear brake discs
tyres low on edges and wearing routh
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear coil springs rusty
some light corrosion on rear brake discs
tyres low on edges and wearing routh
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front wiper blades split
o/s front brake binding
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
both front tyres low on outer edges
both rear tyres perished
n/s/r tyre low on inside edge
slight play in steering rack
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
fluid around hydraulic clutch pipe unions
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R98 KLJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R98 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 R98 KLJ registered?
R98 KLJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R98 KLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R98 KLJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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