MOT Status
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193,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear brake disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak
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
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))
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
corrosion in near & offside inner wings
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
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
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
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
nsr and osr brake pipe slightly corroded
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
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.
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)
nearside chassis rail damaged
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nearside chassis rail damaged
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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