MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,720 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front discs corroding slightly
front pads 60-70% worn
osr tyre low on life
rear discs corroding slighly on outer edges
slight corrosion to osr seal panel
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
front discs corroding slightly
front pads 60-70% worn
osr tyre low on life
rear discs corroding slighly on outer edges
slight corrosion to osr seal panel
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear brake discs corroded
rear brake discs corroded
Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L384 UMA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 L384 UMA, 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 L384 UMA registered?
L384 UMA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 July 1998.
Is L384 UMA safe to buy?
The MOT history for L384 UMA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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