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L426 EWP

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,127 mi
Last recorded123,127 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL426 EWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 123,127 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 123,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose , across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 117,798 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing corroded at lower edge but not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 117,690 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt installation anchorage insecure Seat belt and seat mount loose adjacent to tunnel (10.1 (d))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing corroded at lower edge but not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 114,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 114,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 114,713 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 112,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 110,897 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 109,942 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 109,935 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 109,477 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 109,015 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 108,559 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 108,032 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 105,086 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 101,501 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 98,070 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 94,164 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 94,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 91,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2011 91,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 79,960 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 74,604 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 64,024 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 60,973 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 58,020 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 57,989 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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L426 EWP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L426 EWP, 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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L426 EWP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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