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L198 DAT

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

213,676 mi
Last recorded213,676 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL198 DAT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 213,676 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 213,595 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 195,259 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 195,094 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 191,019 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all front suspension components corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2017 191,014 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/sill area (5.2.6)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all front suspension components corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 188,320 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Aug 2016 188,318 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2015 182,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 182,644 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak leaking (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working in op (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 176,438 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 176,438 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 170,821 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 170,796 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 165,516 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 165,244 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 156,160 miles

heater hose leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2011 153,122 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 148,988 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 147,498 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 143,701 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 139,471 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 125,695 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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L198 DAT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 85,711 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 L198 DAT, 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 29 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L198 DAT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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