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L658 HEN

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,556 mi
Last recorded95,556 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL658 HEN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 95,556 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 158,024 miles

both outer sills and underside of car surface corrosion

o/s/r hand brake lower reading is recorded

Fail 23 Mar 2010 157,998 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer sills and underside of car surface corrosion

o/s/r hand brake lower reading is recorded

Pass 13 Nov 2008 153,360 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 150,591 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 139,923 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 129,891 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L658 HEN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L658 HEN, 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 HEN registered?

L658 HEN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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