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L295 WGF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

132,967 mi
Last recorded132,967 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL295 WGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 132,967 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 132,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + suspension components rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 132,795 miles

Rear Underside corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 131,615 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Underside corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2022 131,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Underside corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2021 130,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame + rear suspension rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

oil leaks

Pass 3 Sep 2020 130,426 miles

front + rear sub frames rusty

suspension alround generally rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2019 130,314 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 130,304 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 130,151 miles

Offside Outer excessive corrosion o/s outer sill

Fail 23 Aug 2018 130,151 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer excessive corrosion o/s outer sill

Pass 24 Aug 2017 129,923 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' top corner of windscreen stone chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 129,923 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' top corner of windscreen stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 129,383 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 126,806 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 126,806 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 125,644 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 3 Sep 2014 125,637 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 4 Sep 2013 125,468 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 125,468 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 124,626 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2012 124,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 124,534 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 124,534 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 123,362 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 123,352 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2009 123,171 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN UNEVEN ON TREAD

Pass 4 Sep 2008 120,603 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 118,610 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing on inner edges

n/s/r road wheel damaged on outter rim

Pass 22 Sep 2006 117,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 116,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

vehicle is imported Eunos Roadster not cat tested

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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L295 WGF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 L295 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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L295 WGF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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