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L553 PSF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,008 mi
Last recorded132,008 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL553 PSF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 132,008 miles
Fail 5 May 2016

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired CILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired CILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 130,327 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 128,066 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 124,234 miles

Radiator core corroded...has fins missing

Fail 10 Jul 2012 124,234 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake discs inner faces badly corroded/pitted

Radiator core badly corroded...has fins missing

Pass 11 Jun 2011 118,513 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion on both door steps

front and rear suspension bushes perished

front anti roll bar d bushes worn

nearside rear brake pad shim missing

radiator stained and damp

rear metal brake pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

slight blow from exhaust

steering rack damp

underbody corrosion

Fail 31 May 2011 118,513 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion on both door steps

front and rear suspension bushes perished

front anti roll bar d bushes worn

nearside rear brake pad shim missing

radiator stained and damp

rear metal brake pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

slight blow from exhaust

slight rate of increase on rear brakes

steering rack damp

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2010 114,701 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front wipers smeering screen slightly

both front wipers torn

heat sheild loose on exhaust

movement in nearside front wheel

n/s/r brake binding slightly

surface corrosion to vehicle under side in several places

Fail 28 May 2010 114,701 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front wipers smeering screen slightly

both front wipers torn

heat sheild loose on exhaust

n/s/r brake binding slightly

surface corrosion to vehicle under side in several places

Pass 30 Apr 2009 111,379 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front wipers torn

front and rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

front wipers smeering screen slightly

power steering pump pully distorted

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2009 111,379 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front wipers torn

front and rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

front wipers smeering screen slightly

power steering pump pully distorted

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2008 107,715 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 107,715 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm on inner edge

brakes noisey

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion on front discs

front wipers smearing

nearside rear pads moving in carrier shim missing

offside outer sill split

plastic sill covers fitted

slight blow from exhaust joint

Pass 23 Apr 2007 102,537 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 102,537 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front no plate smaller than rear

nearside front wing insecure

nearside rear caliper damp around seals

Pass 21 Apr 2006 90,136 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 90,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L553 PSF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L553 PSF, 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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L553 PSF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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