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L482 SUB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

239,271 mi
Last recorded239,271 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL482 SUB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 239,271 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak at expansion tank ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills outer corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bent slightly (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor holed near battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides at inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 239,271 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak at expansion tank ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills outer corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bent slightly (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor holed near battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides at inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 229,788 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged kinked at bend (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 229,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged kinked at bend (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 221,303 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 221,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 209,084 miles

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

body and chassis corroded

Fail 11 May 2017 209,084 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver reservoir empty (8.2.1a)

body and chassis corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 199,572 miles

only just met emission limits

rear fog lamp damaged and loose

Fail 12 May 2016 199,569 miles

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

only just met emission limits

rear fog lamp damaged and loose

Pass 17 Apr 2015 19,590 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 195,246 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 185,391 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2013 185,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 174,772 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 174,772 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 155,600 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

full CAT test required to pass emissions

Fail 20 Apr 2011 155,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

full CAT test required to pass emissions

Pass 7 Jun 2010 152,555 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 152,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 151,261 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 151,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 150,129 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 150,129 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine is boiling over

Pass 21 Apr 2007 137,981 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 121,436 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 121,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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L482 SUB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 L482 SUB, 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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L482 SUB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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