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L146 WGF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,805 mi
Last recorded143,805 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL146 WGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 143,805 miles

All suspension components corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 139,135 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 139,135 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 135,085 miles

all suspension components very corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2016 135,082 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

all suspension components very corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 133,075 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 133,073 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 106,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 29 Aug 2007 126,583 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 5 Oct 2005 123,505 miles

suspension very low and very near bump stops †o/s and n/s chassis damaged †front discs showing corrosion †o/s/f brake binding slightly †wipers a bit smeary

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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L146 WGF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L146 WGF, 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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L146 WGF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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