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L111 JUU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

209,593 mi
Last recorded209,593 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 JUU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 209,593 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 209,569 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 208,547 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 207,352 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 206,402 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 205,406 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 204,522 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all suspention componants corroding

both subframes corroding

genral under body corrotion

Pass 26 Jun 2013 204,444 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 193,471 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 173,753 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 173,751 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 153,009 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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L111 JUU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L111 JUU, 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 L111 JUU registered?

L111 JUU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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The MOT history for L111 JUU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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