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L758 HEN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

167,794 mi
Last recorded167,794 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL758 HEN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 167,794 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 166,814 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 165,640 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 164,375 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 162,705 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 160,058 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2016 159,451 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 156,853 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 148,609 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 139,607 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 139,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2012 133,935 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 132,429 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 132,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2010 131,153 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 130,268 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 129,387 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 27,798 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 126,060 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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L758 HEN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L758 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 L758 HEN registered?

L758 HEN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is L758 HEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L758 HEN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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