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L93 MBL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

183,542 mi
Last recorded183,542 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL93 MBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 183,542 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 183,542 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 183,487 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre down to 1.6mm on outside edge of tread pattern.

o/s/r tyre down to 2mm on inside edge of tread pattern.

Pass 4 May 2007 169,268 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 169,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 147,240 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 147,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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L93 MBL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L93 MBL, 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 L93 MBL registered?

L93 MBL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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