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L384 XLM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,416 mi
Last recorded145,416 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL384 XLM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 145,416 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 144,255 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 143,957 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 143,286 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 141,286 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 137,219 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 132,247 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 129,559 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 121,186 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 101,784 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 105,035 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 105,035 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 101,723 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 101,723 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 101,723 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 97,404 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyrehas damage to the inner sidewall,not to cords.

Fail 13 Jul 2007 97,404 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has damage to the outter sidewall,not to cords.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 93,759 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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L384 XLM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L384 XLM, 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 XLM registered?

L384 XLM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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