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L587 EWP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,935 mi
Last recorded101,935 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL587 EWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 101,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 101,749 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 101,513 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 101,395 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 100,947 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 100,677 miles

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

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

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2009 99,171 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 98,690 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 98,131 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 98,131 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

NAIL IN OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH MOSTLY ON INSIDE WALL

Pass 26 Feb 2007 89,843 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 82,383 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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L587 EWP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L587 EWP, 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 L587 EWP registered?

L587 EWP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is L587 EWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L587 EWP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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