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L937 WOR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,797 mi
Last recorded139,797 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL937 WOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 139,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear of offside sill corroded.

slight blow from centre exhaust.

underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 121,087 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear number plate characters thin

Fail 18 Jun 2014 120,802 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear number plate characters thin

Pass 20 Jun 2013 100,444 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 100,444 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 86,963 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread. 2mm

Hand brake only just meet requirements,Please get this inspected ASAP.

Pass 12 May 2011 74,845 miles

minor corrosion nearside doorstep

Pass 23 Jul 2010 72,232 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 72,227 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 63,339 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 54,591 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 54,588 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,339 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 45,864 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 45,864 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Neraside front bonnet hinge stift

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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L937 WOR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L937 WOR, 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 L937 WOR registered?

L937 WOR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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