MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,126 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight corrosion to sills
slight corrosion to underbody
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LJZ 5983 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 LJZ 5983, 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 LJZ 5983 registered?
LJZ 5983 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 January 1997.
Is LJZ 5983 safe to buy?
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