MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,255 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r sill corroded
patches of corrosion
Both rear outer sills slightly corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Both rear outer sills slightly corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
aftermarket exhaust fitted
slight corrosion emerging to underside
surface corrosion emerging on brake discs
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
aftermarket exhaust fitted
slight corrosion emerging to underside
surface corrosion emerging on brake discs
Advise offside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advise offside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
slight damage to NSF tyre sidewall
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L493 WGF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L493 WGF, 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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L493 WGF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 November 1998.
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