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L111 DXX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,384 mi
Last recorded64,384 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 DXX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 64,384 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 63,370 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 63,185 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 62,305 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 60,343 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 58,524 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 58,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 53,842 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 48,838 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 42,087 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 42,087 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2015 40,016 miles

o/s r brake pads wearing 3 times faster than n/s

Pass 2 Jun 2014 39,567 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 36,512 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 36,472 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 35,585 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 34,356 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 34,344 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 33,386 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 33,386 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 31,264 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 29,678 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 29,676 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake disc slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2006 28,671 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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L111 DXX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 L111 DXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L111 DXX registered?

L111 DXX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L111 DXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L111 DXX shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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