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L203 WAV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,671 mi
Last recorded95,671 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL203 WAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 95,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 95,647 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE IS PERISHING

Offside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 3MM & PERISHING

Pass 24 Apr 2024 95,004 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES ARE DOWN TO 3MM BUT CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

Pass 25 Apr 2023 93,772 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 93,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 93,191 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated.

OSR brake binding.

Fail 21 Dec 2020 93,191 miles

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

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

Both headlamps deteriorated.

Exhaust blowing.

OSR brake binding.

Pass 9 Apr 2019 92,798 miles

Central brake light in-op

Offside Rear inner arch holed but not within 30 cm of any mounts or affecting the structure

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 92,599 miles

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed but not within 30cm of components

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 91,935 miles

All coil springs corroded.

Exhaust corroded.

OSF tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 91,935 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All coil springs corroded.

Exhaust corroded.

OSF tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 90,076 miles

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

clutch fluid level low

clutch slave cylinder damp with fluid

Pass 13 Apr 2015 85,357 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

general under body corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2015 85,357 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general under body corrosion

n/s/r tyre pressure low

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 82,853 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2013 82,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 79,337 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 75,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear outter sills corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 74,642 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 73,051 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f headlight patern poor

Pass 1 Aug 2008 69,412 miles

nearside headlamp has beam deflector tape fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2008 69,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 68,038 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 65,761 miles

SERFICE RUST STARTING ON N/S/R & O/S/R OUTER SILLS BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST.

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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L203 WAV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L203 WAV, 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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L203 WAV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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