MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,398 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
offside rear chassis damaged and welded
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wiper worn
front wipers worn
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust shield deteriated
nearside rear anti linkage drop link deteriated
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust shield deteriated
nearside rear anti linkage drop link deteriated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
low reading o/s handbrake
Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
low reading o/s handbrake
corrosion n/s/r outer sill
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P998 LRX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 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 P998 LRX, 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 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was P998 LRX registered?
P998 LRX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1999.
Is P998 LRX safe to buy?
The MOT history for P998 LRX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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