MOT Status
ValidMileage
140,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels ()
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))
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 ()
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All road wheels ()
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 ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
drivers seat in fixed position
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Battery secured by strap.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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
both rear tyres and n/s/f cracking and perished on outer sidewalls
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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