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L343 PRB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

220,324 mi
Last recorded220,324 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL343 PRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 220,324 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 212,279 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all welding repairs unable to see to what standarded welding is due to undersealing over repairs

Fail 6 Aug 2015 212,276 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all welding repairs unable to see to what standarded welding is due to undersealing over repairs

Pass 7 Aug 2014 204,785 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 7 Aug 2014 204,785 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 24 Jun 2014 204,783 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 204,156 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 201,863 miles

corrosion to underbody and suspension

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2011 200,582 miles

Oil leak

generall corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2011 200,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

generall corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2010 190,250 miles

generall corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

o/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge

rear brake discs corroding inside edges

Fail 24 May 2010 190,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

generall corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

o/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge

rear brake discs corroding inside edges

Pass 17 Feb 2009 178,028 miles

near side rear tyre worn too limits// nearside front tyre worn on edge too limits//front brake pads worn too limits//rear brake pipes corroded//slight wear in offside steering rack end/

Pass 5 Feb 2008 169,886 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 169,887 miles

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

all rear brake pipes corroded//

Pass 12 Feb 2007 160,078 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 160,078 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded//

Fail 7 Feb 2006 149,286 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 149,286 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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L343 PRB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 L343 PRB, 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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L343 PRB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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