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L992 WGC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

187,739 mi
Last recorded187,739 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL992 WGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 187,739 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 182,497 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 177,827 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil Leak

Fail 3 Oct 2015 177,827 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil Leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 172,546 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2014 172,545 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 159,790 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2013 159,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 146,538 miles

both n/s tyres on limits

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r outer sill corroding

o/s/r tyre getting low

oil leaks

slight exhuast blows

slight run out n/s/f

Fail 2 Jul 2012 146,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r outer sill corroding

o/s/r tyre getting low

oil leaks

slight exhuast blows

slight run out n/s/f

both n/s tyres on limits

Pass 1 Aug 2011 136,259 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 136,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 130,884 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 130,883 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 121,820 miles

o/s headlight pattern just visable. o/s/r upper suspension mount worn.

Fail 27 Jun 2009 121,820 miles

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

o/s headlight pattern just visable. o/s/r upper suspension mount worn.

Pass 21 Jun 2008 105,353 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 90,175 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 84,686 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 80,845 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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L992 WGC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L992 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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What year was L992 WGC registered?

L992 WGC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 July 1998.

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