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L317 AVL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

221,550 mi
Last recorded221,550 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL317 AVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 221,550 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 221,532 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 218,978 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 218,102 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 218,536 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill has surface corrosion but not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 210,126 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 205,067 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear sills (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2016 198,767 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 191,189 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 187,358 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2013 181,270 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 181,253 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 177,767 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Apr 2011 172,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 172,559 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 162,544 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 149,449 miles

Both front headlights did not rotate everytime on switching on,inspection required.

Corrosion at nearside chassis rail.

Corrosion on all brake disc surfaces.

Front registration plate cracked.

General underbody corrosion to body and components.

Lambda sensor wire resting on exhaust manifold.

Oil residue at engine/gearbox.

Fail 1 May 2009 149,449 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Corrosion at nearside chassis rail.

Corrosion on all brake disc surfaces.

Front registration plate cracked.

General underbody corrosion to body and components.

Lambda sensor wire resting on exhaust manifold.

OSR tyre pressure low.

Oil residue at engine/gearbox.

Pass 2 May 2006 126,057 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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L317 AVL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L317 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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L317 AVL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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