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L714 ULG

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,092 mi
Last recorded107,092 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL714 ULG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 107,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under car rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2011 105,938 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2011 105,927 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 May 2009 105,896 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both head lamp bulbs slightly dull

both no plates deteriorating

cable disconnected from sensor in cat

efter market foot pedal fitted, grip ok on test

engine sump & gear box damp with oil

front wipers deteriorated

n/s/r wheel arch rusting

o/s/f washer jet slightly blocked

parts of floor rusing

Fail 7 May 2009 105,896 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both head lamp bulbs slightly dull

both no plates deteriorating

cable disconnected from sensor in cat

efter market foot pedal fitted, grip ok on test

engine sump & gear box damp with oil

front wipers deteriorated

n/s/r wheel arch rusting

o/s/f washer jet slightly blocked

parts of floor rusing

Pass 15 Feb 2008 96,782 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 96,771 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2006 87,666 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 87,666 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L714 ULG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L714 ULG, 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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L714 ULG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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