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L15 PGW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,682 mi
Last recorded141,682 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 PGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 141,682 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 140,789 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 140,367 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 140,367 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 140,169 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 140,169 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 135,732 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 127,159 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 127,151 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 123,714 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 120,951 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 117,821 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 117,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 112,495 miles

Corrosion to nearside front floor pan but not in a prescribed area

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 108,739 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 104,430 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 99,323 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 94,523 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 88,720 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 81,813 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 76,779 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 74,186 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 86,697 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 80,935 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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L15 PGW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L15 PGW, 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 L15 PGW registered?

L15 PGW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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