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L139 XLM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,030 mi
Last recorded113,030 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL139 XLM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 113,030 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 113,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 112,414 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 110,982 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 110,904 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 110,686 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 110,686 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 110,113 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 109,664 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 109,664 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 108,222 miles

both front tyres perished

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 107,324 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 107,286 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 103,538 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 95,898 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 93,523 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 91,354 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 87,691 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 84,540 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 79,928 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 79,928 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

SCREW IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD RESULTING IN A SLOW PUNCTURE (TYRE APPEARS REPAIRABLE BUT DUE TO TYRE BEING DRIVEN WHEN PARTIALLY DEFLATED EXAMINATION TO TAKE PLACE ONCE TYRE HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM WHEEL RIM

Pass 8 Apr 2006 74,949 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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L139 XLM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L139 XLM, 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 L139 XLM registered?

L139 XLM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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