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L691 DBB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,613 mi
Last recorded126,613 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL691 DBB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 126,613 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 125,914 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 125,851 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 125,499 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 123,798 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 123,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 118,027 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 118,027 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 113,054 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 106,812 miles

all four tyres side walls cracked

slight play offside top bush

Pass 3 Apr 2008 103,944 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

border line pass on emissions test

mazda mx5 badged eunos roadster

n/s floor damaged/holed but not in prescribed area

nearside chassis damaged/deformed but not considered to affect steering/braking

o/s rear tyre poor condition cracking in tread

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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L691 DBB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L691 DBB, 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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L691 DBB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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