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L668 WOR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

232,648 mi
Last recorded232,648 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL668 WOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 232,648 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 232,641 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 217,575 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 217,523 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 214,765 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 214,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 202,713 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 194,474 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 194,113 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 189,427 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 177,546 miles

corrosion in n/s & o/s sills

front number plate cracked

under body shield fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2010 177,534 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in n/s & o/s sills

front number plate cracked

under body shield fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 165,731 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 165,731 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 153,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 150,223 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 144,670 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 144,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 128,602 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 128,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 107,909 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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L668 WOR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 L668 WOR, 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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L668 WOR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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