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A4 LMS

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,935 mi
Last recorded63,935 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 LMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 63,935 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 63,911 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 63,880 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 63,698 miles

Fog light position in centre.

Fail 2 Dec 2020 63,698 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fog light position in centre.

Pass 21 May 2019 63,544 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 63,531 miles

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 62,383 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 62,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 60,852 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 60,166 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 May 2015 59,987 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 May 2014 58,828 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 58,578 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 58,578 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 58,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

battry flat

Pass 9 May 2011 57,825 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

center stop lamp converted to rear fog lamp

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorated

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2010 57,660 miles

condition of front brake hose unions .

general condition of front suspension .

Pass 24 Apr 2009 57,510 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 57,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 56,620 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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A4 LMS is a 1998 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 81%.

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 A4 LMS, 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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A4 LMS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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