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L210 PRB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,067 mi
Last recorded133,067 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL210 PRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 133,067 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels protruding ()

Fail 21 Mar 2025 132,907 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking before cat and on back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms and mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels protruding ()

Pass 17 Jul 2023 131,209 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 129,783 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 129,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 127,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 127,240 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale only just visible

Pass 14 Jun 2018 124,551 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 122,889 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 120,715 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 118,260 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 118,211 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 114,002 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

parts of the chassis and brake pipes heavily greased

rear discs pitted

Fail 25 Apr 2014 113,955 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

parts of the chassis and brake pipes heavily greased

rear discs pitted

Pass 28 May 2012 110,402 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 110,402 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 109,251 miles

near side front tyre worn inside and out side edges also out side side wall starting to crack

Fail 26 Apr 2011 101,449 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

near side front tyre worn inside and out side edges also out side side wall starting to crack

Pass 28 Apr 2010 108,448 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre out side side wall starting to crack

Fail 28 Apr 2010 108,448 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

near side front tyre out side side wall starting to crack

Pass 27 Apr 2009 103,158 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2009 103,158 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 101,249 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 101,249 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 97,261 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 97,256 miles

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

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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L210 PRB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L210 PRB, 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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L210 PRB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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