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L543 FTT

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

192,766 mi
Last recorded192,766 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL543 FTT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 192,766 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 188,857 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 185,793 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 177,697 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 172,756 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 172,756 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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L543 FTT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L543 FTT, 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 L543 FTT registered?

L543 FTT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 November 1997.

Is L543 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L543 FTT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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