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L916 NKX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

190,044 mi
Last recorded190,044 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL916 NKX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2025 190,044 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 188,617 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 184,763 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 181,241 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 180,634 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 174,488 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 170,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2014 167,396 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 162,447 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 157,944 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 152,326 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 148,048 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 143,462 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 137,406 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 130,369 miles

both outer door sill corroded and weak

Pass 8 Mar 2006 120,972 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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L916 NKX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L916 NKX, 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 L916 NKX registered?

L916 NKX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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