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L348 MBL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,190 mi
Last recorded79,190 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL348 MBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 79,190 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 78,797 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 78,786 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 78,401 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 78,401 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 78,146 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 77,797 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 77,188 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 76,520 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 75,666 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 74,584 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 74,582 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s front tyre tread deteriorated

n/s/rear tyre tread deteriorated

o/s/front tyre tread deteriorated

o/s/rear tyre tread deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2016 73,669 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 73,666 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 72,788 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 71,915 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 70,768 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 69,425 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 69,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 68,442 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 68,438 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 67,644 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 66,427 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 64,829 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 62,999 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 61,446 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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L348 MBL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L348 MBL, 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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L348 MBL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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