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L84 YNV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,294 mi
Last recorded145,294 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL84 YNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 145,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just pass test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just pass test (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 145,233 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 143,689 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 143,650 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 143,054 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 141,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 41,178 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering ram leaking power steering leak at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 135,799 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 132,298 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 130,869 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 123,603 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 117,868 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 115,969 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 114,407 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 113,802 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 113,802 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 113,532 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 112,309 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 112,471 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 112,471 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 111,388 miles

handbrake lever travel

Fail 25 Jan 2008 111,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake lever travel

Fail 22 Jan 2007 107,316 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

handbrake lever near limit of travel

Pass 22 Jan 2007 107,316 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake lever near limit of travel

Pass 20 Jan 2006 104,052 miles

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

both outer sills rusted at rear

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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L84 YNV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 L84 YNV, 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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L84 YNV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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