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L800 ANE

1998 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,398 mi
Last recorded42,398 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL800 ANE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 42,398 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,319 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 39,589 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 39,580 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 36,241 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 32,530 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,316 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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L800 ANE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc 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 L800 ANE, 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 L800 ANE registered?

L800 ANE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is L800 ANE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L800 ANE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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