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L672 WOR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,238 mi
Last recorded88,238 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL672 WOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 88,238 miles

nearside front brake sticky

Pass 11 May 2011 85,900 miles

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

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 11 May 2011 85,900 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 11 Nov 2009 85,143 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 82,885 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 76,031 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 76,031 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coolant leak from engine

Pass 15 Nov 2006 68,525 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 59,123 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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L672 WOR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L672 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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L672 WOR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is L672 WOR safe to buy?

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