MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front brake pipe corroding
engine oil leak
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
nearside rear tyre cracking and cut in sidewall
previous repairs and underseal
suspension bushes deteriorating
underbody corosion
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
nearside rear tyre cracking and cut in sidewall
previous repairs and underseal
suspension bushes deteriorating
underbody corosion
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L183 LCW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 L183 LCW, 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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L183 LCW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is L183 LCW safe to buy?
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