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L12 EYK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

193,452 mi
Last recorded193,452 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 EYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 193,452 miles

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

Coolant leak

Fail 10 Jun 2026 193,452 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Fail 1 Jul 2024 193,430 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam Near & Offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 193,370 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 27 Sep 2022 193,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2021 192,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 192,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 191,919 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 191,917 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 191,606 miles

corrosion in near & offside inner wings

Fail 7 Jun 2019 191,603 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion in near & offside inner wings

Pass 30 May 2018 188,777 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 188,746 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2017 185,047 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 183,353 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 183,353 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 182,547 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 182,547 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 79,160 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 79,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 176,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear parking and foot brake effort low

Fail 28 Feb 2013 176,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear parking and foot brake effort low

Pass 13 Jan 2012 174,561 miles

nsr and osr brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2012 174,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf tyre sidewall perisheing and slight dammage but not exposing cords

nsr and osr brake pipe slightly corroded

sighns of uneven wear on tyres advise geometry inspection and poss adjustment

Pass 31 Dec 2010 166,842 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion to both sides rear outersills/slight corrosion to front brake discs.

Fail 17 Dec 2009 158,788 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 158,788 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 149,341 miles

nearside chassis rail damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2008 149,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside chassis rail damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2007 142,450 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 142,083 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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L12 EYK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 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 L12 EYK, 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 L12 EYK registered?

L12 EYK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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