MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,937 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four tyres (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside brake pipes corroded
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
offside brake pipes corroded
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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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L658 EWP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 L658 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 L658 EWP registered?
L658 EWP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 October 1998.
Is L658 EWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for L658 EWP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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