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N859 LCL

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,241 mi
Last recorded115,241 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN859 LCL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 115,241 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 110,337 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 110,319 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 104,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 104,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2017 104,174 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 105,129 miles

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

rear subframe very rusty

Fail 29 May 2015 105,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear subframe very rusty

Pass 23 May 2014 103,881 miles

near side front tyre has perished on inner wall cords not exposed

Fail 10 May 2014 103,876 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both sills corroded at rear not within proscribed area

near side front tyre has perished on inner wall cords not exposed

Pass 17 Apr 2013 102,576 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 102,131 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 100,256 miles

All 4 tyres are perished between treads, Not dangerous

Fail 4 Feb 2011 100,256 miles

All 4 tyres are perished between treads, Not dangerous

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 97,523 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 97,392 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 93,790 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 93,703 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 90,025 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 85,510 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 80,367 miles

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

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

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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N859 LCL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N859 LCL, 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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N859 LCL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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