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L446 XHW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,339 mi
Last recorded83,339 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL446 XHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 83,339 miles

engine has a slight oil leak

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension & bushes corroded & perished

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 83,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 82,974 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 82,974 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp center brake light is fog light and affects the brake lights (4.3.3 (b))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 82,667 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear disc inner covers corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front & rear suspension / bushes corroded/perished

gear oil leaking

Pass 14 Dec 2016 82,181 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,160 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 81,858 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 81,013 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 81,010 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 80,688 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 80,509 miles

offside outer sill skin peeling away

surface corrosion on all suspension parts and chassis

Fail 12 Jul 2011 80,509 miles

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

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

offside outer sill skin peeling away

surface corrosion on all suspension parts and chassis

Pass 8 Jul 2010 79,891 miles

both outer sills corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

Pass 13 Jul 2009 79,491 miles

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

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

long handbrake travel

rear number plate weathered

various areas under vehicle corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2008 77,674 miles

long handbrake travel

rear number plate weathered

corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2007 76,623 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 76,564 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

corrosion to various areas under vehicle

long handbrake travel

rear number plate weathered

some metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2006 68,921 miles

corrosion to various areas under vehicle

long handbrake travel

rear number plate weathered

Fail 6 Jul 2006 68,921 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to various areas under vehicle

long handbrake travel

rear number plate weathered

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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L446 XHW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L446 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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L446 XHW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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