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L302 AVL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

205,286 mi
Last recorded205,286 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL302 AVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 205,286 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Offside front and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake low effort - Offside

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Surface corrosion to all underside

Pass 1 Jul 2023 198,969 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 197,997 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 195,572 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 195,572 miles

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 193,070 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 191,211 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 188,845 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 186,941 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 183,909 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 178,656 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 177,159 miles

temperature got quite high but fan didnt cut in

Fail 11 Jul 2011 175,067 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 175,067 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 172,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 172,314 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 166,873 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 166,873 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 160,799 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 160,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 154,909 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 147,468 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 147,468 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L302 AVL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L302 AVL, 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 L302 AVL registered?

L302 AVL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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