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L657 PWU

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

34,182 mi
Last recorded34,182 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL657 PWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 34,182 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 34,177 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 34,170 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 34,163 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 34,135 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 34,127 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 34,120 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 34,077 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 33,157 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 32,441 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 32,311 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 31,168 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 30,409 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 29,849 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 May 2012 29,849 miles

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 Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 29,363 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 28,331 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 27,668 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 26,978 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 26,420 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,693 miles

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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L657 PWU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L657 PWU, 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 L657 PWU registered?

L657 PWU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is L657 PWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L657 PWU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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