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D7 LSN

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,341 mi
Last recorded160,341 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 LSN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 160,341 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre split around tread.

slight mark on windscreen of wiper not in drivers vision.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 155,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 144,606 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 133,267 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 123,090 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 123,090 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 111,161 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 111,159 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 95,579 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 79,411 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 65,312 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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D7 LSN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D7 LSN, 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 D7 LSN registered?

D7 LSN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is D7 LSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D7 LSN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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