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L31 PEP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

115,735 mi
Last recorded115,735 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 PEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 115,735 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 115,396 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 114,842 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 114,639 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 114,470 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 113,987 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 113,732 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 113,732 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 113,412 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 112,883 miles

both front head lamp beam patterns becoming poor

Fail 27 Jul 2017 112,877 miles

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

both front head lamp beam patterns becoming poor

Pass 5 Aug 2016 112,217 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 112,217 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 111,616 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 111,616 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 109,335 miles

both headlamp patterns poor.

both sills showing corrosion.

unable to fully check outer sills due to body kit.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 109,335 miles

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

both headlamp patterns poor.

both sills showing corrosion.

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

unable to fully check outer sills due to body kit.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 108,061 miles

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

battery securing device incorrect for the vehicle but the battery is secure

both headlamp beam patterns visable but becoming weak

Fail 16 Jul 2013 108,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

battery securing device incorrect for the vehicle but the battery is secure

both headlamp beam patterns visable but becoming weak

Fail 13 Jul 2012 107,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

battery insecure in the boot

Pass 13 Jul 2012 107,107 miles

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

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

battery insecure in the boot

Pass 26 Jul 2011 104,751 miles

Stick on type number plate fitted at front.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 103,815 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 101,762 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 101,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 95,513 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 95,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 88,411 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 88,411 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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L31 PEP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 L31 PEP, 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 L31 PEP registered?

L31 PEP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is L31 PEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L31 PEP shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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