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L241 WGF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,074 mi
Last recorded142,074 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL241 WGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 142,074 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 141,859 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 137,850 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 136,861 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 135,616 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 133,180 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 124,176 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 124,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 119,613 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 115,458 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 115,458 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 108,417 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 102,769 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 102,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 93,096 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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L241 WGF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L241 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 L241 WGF registered?

L241 WGF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is L241 WGF safe to buy?

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