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L982 WGC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

120,164 mi
Last recorded120,164 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL982 WGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 120,164 miles

front os and ns roll bar link bushes perished

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 8 Sep 2025 120,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front os and ns roll bar link bushes perished

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Sep 2024 118,985 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom covers --both sides--perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 117,634 miles

Central stop light not working

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front lower wing panels very rusty--both sides

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer --corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 117,632 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure x2 rubber mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central stop light not working

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front lower wing panels very rusty--both sides

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs --inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer --corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 116,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs--especially inner faces --slight judder detected --ADVISE early replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE early replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE early replacement --both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer --corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 116,358 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs--especially inner faces --slight judder detected --ADVISE early replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE early replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides-- (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE early replacement --both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer --corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 115,145 miles

Central stop light not working -- unable to see any wiring

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog light slightly discolouered

Rear exhaust rubber mounting splitting

Pass 2 Sep 2020 114,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

Pass 12 Apr 2019 112,535 miles

advise, handbrake lever travel

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

clutch slave cylinder weeping fluid slightly

front under tray fitted, limiting view

Fail 3 Apr 2019 112,512 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel, and inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel, and inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise, handbrake lever travel

clutch slave cylinder weeping fluid slightly

front under tray fitted, limiting view

Pass 9 Apr 2018 110,710 miles

Front brake pads approx 2-3mm

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Outer sills offside and naerside repaired

Rear brake pads approx 2-3mm

Pass 5 Apr 2017 109,191 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear arch slight corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2016 107,499 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear wheel arch corroding

rear brake pads about 3mm

Pass 7 Apr 2015 105,500 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 105,495 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 102,254 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 96,229 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 95,926 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 88,890 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 87,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 31 May 2011 87,170 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 85,539 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 84,232 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 82,149 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 80,261 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 77,216 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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L982 WGC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 L982 WGC, 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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L982 WGC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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