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L659 RHJ

1971 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,413 mi
Last recorded65,413 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1971 Mazda MX-5104,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL659 RHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2010 65,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 65,413 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 59,252 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 58,171 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 56,206 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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L659 RHJ is a 1971 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 104,316 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 L659 RHJ, 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 55 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 L659 RHJ registered?

L659 RHJ is a 1971 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L659 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L659 RHJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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