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L77 LEL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,061 mi
Last recorded67,061 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 LEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 67,061 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 66,676 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 65,870 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 65,066 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 64,542 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 64,163 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 62,773 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 61,670 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 60,893 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 60,108 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 59,420 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 58,164 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 57,452 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 56,112 miles

All tyre treads getting low and nearside rear close to legal limit at 2.5mm

Handbrake has a long travel but has reserve movement

Non standard engine set up with super charger kit fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,384 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 50,046 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 48,305 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 47,664 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 46,687 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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L77 LEL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L77 LEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L77 LEL registered?

L77 LEL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is L77 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L77 LEL shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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