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L883 THC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,225 mi
Last recorded88,225 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL883 THC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 88,225 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 85,377 miles

rear tyres tread depth getting low.

Fail 8 Sep 2011 85,308 miles

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

rear tyres tread depth getting low.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 82,819 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 78,111 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 77,740 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2008 69,689 miles

engine oil leak.

Fail 4 Nov 2008 69,689 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil leak.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 60,342 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 60,127 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 49,350 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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L883 THC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L883 THC, 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 L883 THC registered?

L883 THC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 1997.

Is L883 THC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L883 THC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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