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M30 LGT

1998 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,437 mi
Last recorded98,437 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 LGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 98,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake,steering and suspension components corroded

front inner wing panels corroded

rear inner wheel archs and rear sills corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 95,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension,steering and brake components corroded

front inner wing panels corroded

n/s/r sill corroded and signs of filler used

rear inner wheel archs corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2023 95,353 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension,steering and brake components corroded

front inner wing panels corroded

n/s/r sill corroded and signs of filler used

rear inner wheel archs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 92,698 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 92,698 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 89,847 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 88,867 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 88,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 79,006 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 69,012 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,192 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2013 62,225 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 62,225 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,976 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 54,525 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 50,929 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 46,761 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 46,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 43,396 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 39,813 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 36,759 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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M30 LGT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 M30 LGT, 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 M30 LGT registered?

M30 LGT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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