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L926 WNJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

131,069 mi
Last recorded131,069 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL926 WNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2018 131,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at o/s join (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear end (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 125,607 miles

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

both rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2017 125,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2016 123,128 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 123,128 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 122,096 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 120,698 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 120,698 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 118,477 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 113,919 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 113,919 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 110,081 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 110,081 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 107,002 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 107,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 100,900 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 100,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 97,616 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 97,616 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 86,694 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 86,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 80,290 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 80,290 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L926 WNJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L926 WNJ, 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 L926 WNJ registered?

L926 WNJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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