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R411 LSS

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,839 mi
Last recorded110,839 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 LSS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 110,839 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Feb 2025 109,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chassis under sealed

rear axle under sealed

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2025 109,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chassis under sealed

rear axle under sealed

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2022 108,333 miles

Both sill have had welding repairs carried out

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

N/S/F of sill corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Under body corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2021 107,943 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 107,885 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 107,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 107,034 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 106,395 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 105,641 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 104,976 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion Centre floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 104,425 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 102,170 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 102,170 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 100,426 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 98,806 miles

o/s/rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 12 Apr 2012 98,806 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 10 May 2011 96,406 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 94,301 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 94,301 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 87,732 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 77,486 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 71,466 miles

slight corrosion on offside4 outer sill

Fail 7 Jul 2006 71,466 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion on offside4 outer sill

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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R411 LSS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R411 LSS, 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 R411 LSS registered?

R411 LSS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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