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L299 XHW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,564 mi
Last recorded101,564 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL299 XHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 101,564 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 100,523 miles

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

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

front outer sills weak (both)

surface rust

Pass 3 May 2017 100,029 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 98,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush also creaking from bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 May 2016 98,211 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush also creaking from bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 May 2015 96,760 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 94,121 miles

Offside and nearside rear sill ends are corrosive but not yet perforated.

Fail 20 May 2014 94,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside and nearside rear sill ends are corrosive but not yet perforated.

Pass 16 May 2013 91,374 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 88,511 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2011 85,586 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 79,701 miles

BAFFELS LOOSE IN EXHAUST REAR SILENCER

CORROSION TO BOTH SILLS(REAR)

GEOMETRY CHECK

UNEVEN INSIDE EDGE WEAR TO BOTH FRONT TYRES+WORN CLOSE TO LIMITS..SEE TYRE REPORT!!

Fail 12 May 2010 79,701 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)

BAFFELS LOOSE IN EXHAUST REAR SILENCER

CORROSION TO BOTH SILLS(REAR)

GEOMETRY CHECK

UNEVEN INSIDE EDGE WEAR TO BOTH FRONT TYRES+WORN CLOSE TO LIMITS..SEE TYRE REPORT!!

Pass 15 Sep 2008 79,465 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 79,459 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 79,087 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 75,738 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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L299 XHW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 L299 XHW, 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 L299 XHW registered?

L299 XHW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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