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L223 WGF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,585 mi
Last recorded158,585 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL223 WGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 158,585 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 141,153 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 128,172 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 128,169 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 117,766 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 104,989 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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L223 WGF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L223 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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What year was L223 WGF registered?

L223 WGF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is L223 WGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L223 WGF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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