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L13 NWH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

16,030 mi
Last recorded16,030 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 NWH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 16,030 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 15,881 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 15,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 15,740 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 15,582 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 15,404 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 15,350 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 15,065 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2018 14,852 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 14,686 miles

all four tyres outer walls cracking

Pass 13 May 2016 14,549 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 14,495 miles

all four road tyres slight tread cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2014 14,394 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 14,266 miles

All four tyres perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2012 14,171 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 13,882 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 12,958 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 12,475 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 12,216 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 11,466 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 11,300 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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L13 NWH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L13 NWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L13 NWH registered?

L13 NWH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is L13 NWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L13 NWH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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