MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,308 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear anti roll bar linkage have slite play in them
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
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R76 LJU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc 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 R76 LJU, 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 R76 LJU registered?
R76 LJU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 November 1997.
Is R76 LJU safe to buy?
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