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L423 UMA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

149,355 mi
Last recorded149,355 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL423 UMA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2023 149,355 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 149,259 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 149,108 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 149,103 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2020 148,962 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 148,734 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 148,299 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 148,076 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 147,411 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 145,469 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 145,469 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 130,152 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 129,031 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 126,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 126,088 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 122,706 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 119,628 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 114,800 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 114,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 108,799 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 104,453 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 104,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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L423 UMA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L423 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 L423 UMA registered?

L423 UMA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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