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R98 KLJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,209 mi
Last recorded130,209 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 KLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 130,209 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 130,136 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 125,752 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 116,278 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 106,106 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 106,106 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 103,719 miles

front wiper blades split

o/s front brake binding

Pass 5 Jun 2007 98,144 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 98,136 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 91,291 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 91,291 miles

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.

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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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.

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