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L377 XHW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

300,938 mi
Last recorded300,938 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL377 XHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 300,938 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2023 286,333 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2023 286,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both outer sills are very corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 280,190 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

offside front wing corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 275,495 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

both rear anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

corrosion to front and rear suspension

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 3 Mar 2021 275,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

both rear anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

corrosion to front and rear suspension

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 19 Mar 2020 272,422 miles

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

both front anti roll bar links deteriorated

both rear anti roll bar links deteriorated

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 19 Mar 2020 272,422 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both front anti roll bar links deteriorated

both rear anti roll bar links deteriorated

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 6 Feb 2019 268,420 miles

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

rear anti roll bar links deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2019 268,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

all coil springs corroded

both inner sills are very corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

both rear anti roll bar links deteriorated

corrosion to floor pan

corrosion to front and rear suspension

oil leak

vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2018 265,141 miles

all coil springs corroded

all rear anti roll bar links deteriorated

all rear brake pipes corroded

both inner sills are very corroded and holed in places but not within a prescribed area

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

offside front tyre is on the legal limit (inner edge

vehicle is in poor condition due to corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2017 265,122 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear part of inner sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear part of inner sill (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front part of chassis/floor pan (2.4.A.3)

all coil springs corroded

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both inner sills are very corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

offside front tyre is on the legal limit (inner edge)

rear anti roll bar links deteriorated

vehicle is in poor condition underneath due to corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2016 262,497 miles

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to inner sills and floorpan

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge v close to limit

Fail 9 Sep 2016 262,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to inner sills and floorpan

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge v close to limit

Pass 28 Aug 2015 255,588 miles

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both front anti roll bar link bushes worn

corrosion to inner sills (but not within a prescribed area)

oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2015 255,588 miles

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

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both front anti roll bar link bushes worn

corrosion to inner sills (but not within a prescribed area)

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 248,197 miles

Oil leak

all coil sprigs corroded

corrosion to both sills and rear wheel arches

corrosion to front and rear suspension

nearside front brake pipe lightly corroded

offside rear tyre is on the legal limit

rear brake pipes lightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 241,215 miles

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

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

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

corrosion in front and rear suspension, sills, chassis and n/s rear wheel arch

exhaust rusty

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2012 237,154 miles

all suspension coil springs are corroded. The shock absorbers also has dust covers that have perished

both the clutch and brake pedal rubbers are worn

corrosion on the underside of the vehicle which includes both inner plus outer sills and the door shuts

exhaust system is corroded

offside front floor has been poorly welded

oil leaks in the engine bay

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 22 Aug 2012 237,136 miles

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

all suspension coil springs are corroded. The shock absorbers also has dust covers that have perished

both the clutch and brake pedal rubbers are worn

corrosion on the underside of the vehicle which includes both inner plus outer sills and the door shuts

exhaust system is corroded

offside front floor has been poorly welded

oil leaks in the engine bay

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 12 Sep 2011 233,217 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise central high level stop light has been converted into a fog light

Pass 10 Sep 2010 229,818 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 229,818 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 215,638 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 215,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine losing water from cooling system and temperature going a little high

Pass 15 Sep 2008 200,122 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 175,657 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 175,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 148,411 miles

o/s rear outer sill corroded very close to excess

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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L377 XHW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 L377 XHW, 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 L377 XHW registered?

L377 XHW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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