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L809 WNJ

1998 Mazda MX5

Green Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

229,969 mi
Last recorded229,969 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX5129,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL809 WNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 229,969 miles

O/S/R Tyre perished

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 229,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

O/S/R Tyre perished

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 225,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre cracks on tread edge

Fail 3 Feb 2015 225,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre cracks on tread edge

Pass 31 Jan 2014 214,261 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 205,629 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front and rear suspension components corroding!

Fail 1 Nov 2012 205,629 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front and rear suspension components corroding!

Pass 6 Mar 2012 205,600 miles

all brake hose metal ends showing corrosion

all suspension and brake parts showing surface corrosion

all suspension bushes showing deteriation

chips in windscreen

front to rear and front brake pipes showing surface corrosion

fuel pipes showing surface corrosion

o/s/r shocker showing slight weakness

Pass 5 May 2010 204,153 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 204,153 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 190,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front wheel/brake binding slightly.

parking brake lever has long travel.

slight corrosion both sides front sills inside door shut.

slight crack in offside rear light lens.

Pass 20 Jan 2007 181,554 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 13 Jan 2007 181,496 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front chassis rails damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2006 173,334 miles

Both headlamp reflectors starting to tarnish

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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L809 WNJ is a 1998 Mazda MX5 in Green with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 129,870 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L809 WNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L809 WNJ is a 1998 Mazda MX5, first registered on 30 July 1998.

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