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L534 HEN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

130,130 mi
Last recorded130,130 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL534 HEN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 130,130 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear inner sill under body corroding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 130,130 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0,83% (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear inner sill under body corroding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 125,549 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake, low performance

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all welded repairs undersealed

Fail 16 Dec 2020 125,549 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sills & rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front front wing, lower rear edge in poor condition; outer sill corroded & holed behind lower wing

Offside Rear parking brake, low performance

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 125,532 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body insecure bottom of o/s front wing and inner wing corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill and inner sill to floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s park brake low

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2019 122,888 miles

parts of suspension and structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2019 122,880 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened link rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

parts of suspension and structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2018 119,726 miles

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2017 116,144 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 116,141 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 111,548 miles

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

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2016 111,548 miles

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

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

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2015 108,371 miles

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

parts of suspension and structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2015 108,371 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parts of suspension and structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2014 104,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2014 104,589 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2013 101,200 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parts of bodywork structure at earlier stages of corrosion (o/s front floor).

Pass 4 Jul 2012 98,746 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 96,203 miles

o/s parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 6 Jul 2010 93,465 miles

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2009 90,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2008 87,300 miles

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

suspension components have slight corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2008 87,300 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2007 84,108 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust rusted and heat cover shelids loose

offside rear drive shaft inner gaiter split

Pass 24 Jun 2006 82,435 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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L534 HEN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 L534 HEN, 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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L534 HEN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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