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L384 XLL

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,052 mi
Last recorded108,052 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL384 XLL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2015 108,052 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 107,451 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 106,946 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 102,861 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

offside front tyre pering/cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2009 91,525 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 75,766 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 70,370 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 65,141 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 50,694 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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L384 XLL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L384 XLL, 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 L384 XLL registered?

L384 XLL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 July 1997.

Is L384 XLL safe to buy?

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