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L292 WGF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,731 mi
Last recorded122,731 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL292 WGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 122,731 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 122,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 114,732 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 108,038 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR ARMS corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 108,035 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR ARMS corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 108,024 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 108,002 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 107,483 miles

all 4 brake discs rusty

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2011 107,212 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 107,212 miles

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Dec 2010 106,737 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 106,543 miles

n/s/f brake slightly binding on

Pass 4 Dec 2008 104,775 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 104,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 102,923 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 96,016 miles

high level brake light dull

rear fog lamp angled downwards but can be seen from rear

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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L292 WGF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L292 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 L292 WGF registered?

L292 WGF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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