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L515 FEL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,961 mi
Last recorded143,961 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL515 FEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 143,961 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 143,959 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 143,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 143,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 143,619 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge very deteriorated but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Sep 2023 143,619 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge very deteriorated but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2022 143,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 141,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 141,070 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 139,915 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 139,911 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 139,893 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 139,602 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 139,396 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 138,491 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 136,822 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 118,613 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 118,613 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 94,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 94,515 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 93,917 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 83,193 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 76,002 miles

chip in windscreen

damp-ness round power streeing rack

hand brake has abit of travel

o/s front tyre pereshed andwearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2009 60,420 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 60,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 58,662 miles

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

front pads wearing low

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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L515 FEL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L515 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 L515 FEL registered?

L515 FEL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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The MOT history for L515 FEL shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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