MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,933 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog tell tale works, but in my opinion as to the positioning of the switch is difficult to see.
Vehicle has obviously not been used and as a result all brake discs have an amount of surface corrosion. Advise vehicle is given a run to clean discs.
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear fog tell tale works, but in my opinion as to the positioning of the switch is difficult to see.
Vehicle has obviously not been used and as a result all brake discs have an amount of surface corrosion. Advise vehicle is given a run to clean discs.
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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L451 KPY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 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 L451 KPY, 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 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L451 KPY registered?
L451 KPY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 1998.
Is L451 KPY safe to buy?
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