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L198 WGF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,689 mi
Last recorded123,689 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL198 WGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 123,689 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 121,588 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 119,042 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 111,576 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 111,526 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 111,395 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front And Rear are Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front and Rear Suspension Components are Corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Cassis Rails are Damaged and Corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 105,116 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 104,630 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 104,622 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 104,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 103,531 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 103,531 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 102,580 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 102,050 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 101,764 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 101,041 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 100,351 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 100,068 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 99,717 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 99,717 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 99,205 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 98,329 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 97,169 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 97,164 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 92,816 miles

ADVANCE CORROSION TO REAR OF N/S OUTER SILL

Pass 21 Dec 2005 85,409 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 WGF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L198 WGF, 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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L198 WGF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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