MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,246 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
front discs rusting
rear brake pipes rusting
rear discs rusting
rear number plate discolouring
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front discs rusting
rear brake pipes rusting
rear discs rusting
rear number plate discolouring
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
both front wiper blades slightly worn †front number plate slightly faded †shields fitted
slight condensation on off side front indicator lens
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
slight condensation on off side front indicator lens †both front wiper blades slightly worn †front number plate slightly faded †shields fitted
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L558 WCL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1994 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,077 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 L558 WCL, 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 32 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L558 WCL registered?
L558 WCL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1994.
Is L558 WCL safe to buy?
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