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L660 XHU

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,242 mi
Last recorded89,242 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL660 XHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 89,242 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,447 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 79,404 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 77,312 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 72,860 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 67,942 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 62,503 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 57,340 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 51,294 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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L660 XHU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L660 XHU, 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 L660 XHU registered?

L660 XHU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is L660 XHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L660 XHU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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