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L492 FEL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,310 mi
Last recorded171,310 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL492 FEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 171,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 170,592 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 170,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 165,884 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 161,988 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle including steering, suspension and brake components corroded but not seriously weakened at this time

Pass 2 Jun 2021 161,404 miles

advance travel, parking brake lever

battery in low state of charge

front under tray etc, limiting view

surface corrosion, underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2020 160,673 miles

advance travel, handbrake lever

front under tray fitted, limiting view

service brake performance 51%, mot pass mark 50%,, recommend check

surface corrosion, underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Jun 2020 160,656 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

advance travel, handbrake lever

front under tray fitted, limiting view

service brake performance 51%, mot pass mark 50%,, recommend check

surface corrosion, underside of vehicle

Pass 31 May 2019 159,733 miles

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 30 May 2018 158,657 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 158,657 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 May 2017 157,485 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated on sidewall and inner edge. 195/50x15

Offside Front tyre deteriorated on sidewall and inner edge. 195/50x15

Fail 22 May 2017 157,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated on sidewall and inner edge. 195/50x15

Offside Front tyre deteriorated on sidewall and inner edge. 195/50x15

Pass 26 May 2016 156,729 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall but not showing cords

Pass 22 May 2015 156,075 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2015 156,075 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 155,661 miles

rear discs marked,front discs marked,heaviley oiled underneath,rear subframe rusty,nsr lamp unit damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2012 155,658 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

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

rear discs marked,front discs marked,heaviley oiled underneath,rear subframe rusty,nsr lamp unit damaged

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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L492 FEL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L492 FEL, 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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What year was L492 FEL registered?

L492 FEL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 November 1998.

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