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L155 KVU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

99,349 mi
Last recorded99,349 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL155 KVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 99,349 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 97,583 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 95,274 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake light not wired up

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 92,758 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 92,754 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system around caliper plus hose connection area (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2022 88,533 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 83,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns to os rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front slight bind from brake

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2020 81,309 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 81,305 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 79,510 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 74,954 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 74,122 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 73,427 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 73,079 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre sidewall spliting cords not exposed

Pass 7 Jun 2012 71,825 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 71,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 70,413 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 70,413 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 69,343 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 69,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 May 2009 67,662 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 67,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 67,079 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 66,539 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 66,539 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 65,021 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2006 64,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L155 KVU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 L155 KVU, 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 L155 KVU registered?

L155 KVU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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