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4 LAS

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,074 mi
Last recorded110,074 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 LAS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 110,074 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 109,731 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 109,731 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 109,438 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 108,980 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 108,093 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 106,968 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 106,646 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 106,270 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 106,270 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 105,320 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 104,924 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 103,504 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 102,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 99,411 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 97,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all the brake pipe under sealed

all under body under sealed

Pass 14 Jul 2011 97,514 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Sill Has Slight Corrosion

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle Heavily Undersealed

Fail 14 Jul 2011 97,514 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sill Has Slight Corrosion

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle Heavily Undersealed

Pass 22 Jun 2010 97,012 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 96,514 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 96,371 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 96,371 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 96,015 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 96,010 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 95,248 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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4 LAS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 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 4 LAS, 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 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 4 LAS registered?

4 LAS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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