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L479 PRB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

233,807 mi
Last recorded233,807 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL479 PRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 233,807 miles

Underside of vehicle heavily coated in thick underseal

Fail 25 May 2021 233,805 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side little performance (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle heavily coated in thick underseal

Pass 22 Apr 2020 231,593 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 231,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 229,641 miles

Both front to rear inner sills undersealed

Both rear wheel arches closure panels undersealed

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

Nearside Upper and lower sill and wheel arch has body filler all over

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Upper sill covers fitted (kick Plates)

all front and rear suspension components are showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

both welded repairs undersealed.

oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2018 229,578 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Both front to rear inner sills undersealed

Both rear wheel arches closure panels undersealed

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

Nearside Upper and lower sill and wheel arch has body filler all over

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Upper sill covers fitted (kick Plates)

Varying degrees of corrosion

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2017 226,874 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and repaired by filler (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors and chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

all welding repairs heavily under sealed

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of an adult seat

fluid around diff

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2017 226,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill/inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor in several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and repaired by filler (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors and chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of an adult seat

fluid around diff

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2015 222,530 miles

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

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

both floors sill to floors undersill outersills chassis rails and inner flitches slightly corroded

offside rear closing panel slightly corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2015 222,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor/closing panel badly (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper/pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor in several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

both floors sill to floors undersill outersills chassis rails and inner flitches slightly corroded

offside rear closing panel slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2010 220,875 miles

oil around engine

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres on legal limit

handbrake travel requires attention soon

nearside headlight aim on upper limit

nearside wiper blade slightly perished

offside front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside headlight aim on lower limit

offside outer sill slightly corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside to nearside metal brake pipe slightly corroded

oil around diff

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2009 205,192 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

fog light slightly discoloured

offside rear outersill slightly corroded

oil around diff

Fail 17 Mar 2009 205,084 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

fog light slightly discolered

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

oil around diff

Pass 19 Mar 2008 193,443 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 193,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 185,397 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 175,537 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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L479 PRB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 L479 PRB, 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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L479 PRB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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