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L10 WMX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,044 mi
Last recorded100,044 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 WMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 100,044 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 135,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight blow centre exhaust joint

Fail 20 May 2019 135,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

slight blow centre exhaust joint

Fail 16 May 2019 135,757 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brakes not recording sufficent effort handbrake poor also

Fail 2 May 2019 135,749 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brakes not recording sufficent effort handbrake poor also

Pass 26 Apr 2018 132,333 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test swept area cleared ()

coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded ,upper coils (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 132,194 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle foot brake slow to come on 38% inbalance (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test swept area cleared ()

coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded ,upper coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 129,100 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 126,453 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover perished

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover perished

Fail 3 May 2016 126,453 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover perished

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover perished

Pass 29 Apr 2015 120,864 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread 3mm

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 117,200 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 111,540 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 111,540 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 108,713 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2011 105,461 miles

Brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2009 104,775 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 103,434 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 97,530 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 89,289 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 81,380 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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L10 WMX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 L10 WMX, 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 L10 WMX registered?

L10 WMX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is L10 WMX safe to buy?

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