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L15 SWL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,135 mi
Last recorded83,135 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 SWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2017 83,135 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

front and rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2016 75,035 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 67,786 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,520 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,509 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,781 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 56,481 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 55,506 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 53,557 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 49,262 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 44,888 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 42,183 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 SWL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SWL, 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 SWL registered?

L15 SWL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is L15 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L15 SWL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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