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L804 XHU

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

140,605 mi
Last recorded140,605 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL804 XHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 140,605 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels ()

Pass 2 Sep 2024 136,031 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 136,029 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 134,095 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 131,652 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 127,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()

Pass 20 Aug 2020 127,101 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 127,101 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 111,548 miles

All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All road wheels ()

Fail 31 Aug 2019 111,548 miles

All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All road wheels ()

Pass 2 May 2018 94,913 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 88,373 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 87,535 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

drivers seat in fixed position

Fail 7 Sep 2015 87,536 miles

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam motor not lifting headlamp up (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

drivers seat in fixed position

Pass 15 Jul 2014 86,211 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 86,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 85,106 miles

Battery secured by strap.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 83,401 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 79,701 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 76,321 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 69,303 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 66,573 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 66,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 63,930 miles

both rear tyres and n/s/f cracking and perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 30 Jun 2006 61,422 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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L804 XHU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L804 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 L804 XHU registered?

L804 XHU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is L804 XHU safe to buy?

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