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L50 MXV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,324 mi
Last recorded51,324 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 51,324 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 51,279 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 51,243 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S Effort low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 51,128 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S Efficiency low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 51,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S Efficiency low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 51,124 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S Efficiency low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 50,180 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 50,171 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 45,713 miles

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear hose is corroding.

Corrosion starting in various places.

Headlamp reflectors are corroding.

Slight noise heard from o/s rear wheel bearing.

Fail 24 Jun 2014 45,713 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion starting in various places.

Headlamp reflectors are corroding.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear hose is corroding.

Slight noise heard from o/s rear wheel bearing.

Fail 14 Jun 2013 41,393 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,393 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,342 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 41,332 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 41,325 miles

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

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

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 2 May 2008 38,321 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 33,060 miles

under body rust

Pass 15 May 2006 26,118 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 26,118 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L50 MXV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L50 MXV, 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 L50 MXV registered?

L50 MXV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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