MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,091 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested AUX BELT BROKEN ON FAST IDLE TEST (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
all 4 tyres are cracking in sidewall
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
sidewalls cracked and perished on all four tyres.
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front tyres sidewall cracked and perished
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front tyres sidewall cracked and perished
nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear brakes binding slightly
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
battery loose
cat shield loose
condensation in n/s/front and n/s/rear light lenses
o/s and n/s rear shock absorber inner covers split
p/a/s pipes corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
battery loose
cat shield loose
condensation in n/s/front and n/s/rear light lenses
o/s and n/s rear shock absorber inner covers split
p/a/s pipes corroded
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight deterioration of os headlamp beam pattern
slight surface corrosion to front & rear flexy ferrules
surface corrosion to rear springs
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front brake disc pads are getting thin.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L463 WGC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 L463 WGC, 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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L463 WGC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 1998.
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