MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,493 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake hoses incorrectly fitted. Nearside rear hose fouling road wheel.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Slight play in steering arm
Offside Slight play in steering arm
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear General corrosion
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
under tray fitted obscuring some components
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
offside rear tyre walls have slight damage
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
offside rear tyre walls have slight damage
Front registration plate slightly delaminated & cracked
O/s/f shock absorber piston cover split
Rear shock absorber piston covers split
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate slightly delaminated & cracked
O/s/f shock absorber piston cover split
Rear shock absorber piston covers split
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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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L5 LKW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 L5 LKW, 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 L5 LKW registered?
L5 LKW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 February 1997.
Is L5 LKW safe to buy?
The MOT history for L5 LKW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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