MOT Status
ValidMileage
133,827 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Central Rear centre stop lamp not working
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear centre stop lamp not working
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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L523 AUS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 L523 AUS, 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 L523 AUS registered?
L523 AUS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 October 1997.
Is L523 AUS safe to buy?
The MOT history for L523 AUS shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does L523 AUS have outstanding finance?
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