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L629 WGF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,833 mi
Last recorded149,833 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL629 WGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 149,833 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 146,815 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 144,932 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 143,762 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 140,212 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 140,212 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 136,611 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 136,009 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 136,009 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 133,326 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 133,324 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 129,830 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 122,680 miles

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

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2014 122,680 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2013 110,168 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 98,330 miles

n/s/f tyre perished and starting to split

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 27 May 2011 96,699 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 96,699 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 95,749 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 95,749 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 95,724 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 90,293 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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L629 WGF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L629 WGF, 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 L629 WGF registered?

L629 WGF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 December 1998.

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