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L615 SUB

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,346 mi
Last recorded173,346 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL615 SUB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2009 173,346 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 173,346 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2008 167,451 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 159,489 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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L615 SUB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L615 SUB, 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 L615 SUB registered?

L615 SUB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is L615 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L615 SUB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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