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L11 BKN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,421 mi
Last recorded78,421 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 BKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 78,421 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 78,100 miles

Nearside Front bottom of wing corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill surface corrosion / previous repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail damaged but not weakened (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill surface corrosion / previous repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail damaged but not weakened (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened font and rear subframes / suspension components undersealed / coroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 77,493 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 77,488 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 75,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

most front suspension components have light corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2015 73,155 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,980 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 72,508 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 68,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 64,175 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 64,062 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 58,619 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 48,889 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2007 46,292 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 45,298 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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L11 BKN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L11 BKN, 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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L11 BKN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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