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A15 AXL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,018 mi
Last recorded123,018 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 AXL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 123,018 miles

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 123,018 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 121,708 miles

All four shock absorber gaitors perished / split

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute OS indicators flash more than 120 times per minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 121,698 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All four shock absorber gaitors perished / split

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute OS indicators flash more than 120 times per minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 118,273 miles

all shocker boots split,,,nsf brake "sticky"

Fail 30 Oct 2018 118,239 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure sill repair inadequate (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure sill repair inadequate (6.1.1 (b) (i))

all shocker boots split,,,nsf brake "sticky"

Pass 22 Sep 2017 117,090 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 115,891 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 114,037 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 112,727 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 111,009 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 108,971 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 106,501 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 103,615 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 100,236 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 97,154 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 94,162 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 90,379 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 86,979 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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A15 AXL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A15 AXL, 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 A15 AXL registered?

A15 AXL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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