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L931 NFC

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,527 mi
Last recorded128,527 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL931 NFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 128,527 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 128,519 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside parking brake effort lower than offside. advise inspection/repair

Pass 21 Mar 2014 121,364 miles

CAT removed

all tyres have age related cracking

chassis on offside has damage

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2014 121,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

CAT removed

all tyres have age related cracking

chassis on offside has damage

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2013 109,330 miles

Both rear brakes have surface rust

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

brake pedal and clutch pedals rubbers worn

offside floor box section badly deformed

rear sub frame, rear wishbones and anti roll bar rusty

Fail 5 Feb 2013 109,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Both rear brakes have surface rust

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

brake pedal and clutch pedals rubbers worn

offside floor box section badly deformed

offside rear tyre has sidewalls cracking and in tread

rear sub frame, rear wishbones and anti roll bar rusty

slight bind on offside front wheel

Pass 17 Jan 2012 109,219 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

all brake pads getting low

brake pedal rubber worn

front brakes 20% in balance

rear tyres perishing as is nearside tyre valve

Fail 14 Jan 2012 109,212 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

all brake pads getting low

brake pedal rubber worn

front brakes 20% in balance

rear tyres perishing as is nearside tyre valve

Pass 7 Feb 2011 107,500 miles

bindimg on o/s/f brake when turned by hand.

dipbeam images starting to deteriorate.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 102,945 miles

n/s steering rack gaiter twisted,and starting to damage it,s self.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 99,121 miles

corrosion starting in n/s outer door sill

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2008 94,921 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 88,386 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 76,437 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 76,437 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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L931 NFC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L931 NFC, 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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L931 NFC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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