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L70 REX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,434 mi
Last recorded127,434 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 REX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 127,434 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle covered in thick underseal on all underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2025 123,659 miles

rear lights smoked

vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 20 Jul 2024 119,870 miles

both rear light lenses smoked

vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 21 Aug 2023 117,085 miles

all underside covered in underseal

both rear light lenses smoked

Pass 8 Sep 2022 115,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both rear lights dim smoked lenses (4.2.3 (a) (i))

all underside components covered in underseal

Pass 20 Sep 2021 114,918 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 113,771 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 113,307 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 112,080 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 111,036 miles

slight corosion on all brake unions

Pass 25 Oct 2016 110,542 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner edges

slight corrosion on all brake unions

Pass 8 Dec 2015 110,029 miles

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 17 Dec 2014 108,675 miles

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

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

all brake discs have slight corrosion on faces

Pass 17 Dec 2013 107,939 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 107,939 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 May 2013 106,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 May 2013 106,646 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 104,179 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 101,885 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 99,951 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 99,014 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 99,014 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 97,983 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 97,226 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 97,226 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 94,837 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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L70 REX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L70 REX, 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 L70 REX registered?

L70 REX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is L70 REX safe to buy?

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