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L10 JHW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,223 mi
Last recorded107,223 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 JHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 107,223 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 107,222 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 103,660 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 93,388 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 86,953 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Upper and Lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers perished.

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper and Lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers perished.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 86,951 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Upper and Lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers perished.

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper and Lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers perished.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 77,261 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 72,883 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 72,883 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 66,951 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 59,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 47,704 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 40,884 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 40,884 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 37,223 miles

item removed from windscreen prior to test

Pass 3 Jul 2015 33,688 miles

both front tyres starting to perish/crack

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge + starting to perish/crack

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 May 2014 31,258 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 29,781 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 29,781 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 28,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,741 miles

slight leak from rear shock absorbers

under side of vehicle corroding

Fail 13 Apr 2011 27,739 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight leak from rear shock absorbers

under side of vehicle corroding

Pass 4 May 2010 26,943 miles

front brake discs deteriorating

front pads worn

Pass 23 Oct 2008 26,333 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 25,610 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 24,744 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 23,799 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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L10 JHW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L10 JHW, 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 L10 JHW registered?

L10 JHW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L10 JHW safe to buy?

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