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WLZ 7243

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

193,094 mi
Last recorded193,094 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLZ 7243
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 193,094 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 192,292 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 192,292 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 190,265 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 190,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake binding

Pass 5 Sep 2019 189,622 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 189,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 188,513 miles

Both rear position lamps slightly affected by another lamp

Fail 30 May 2018 188,512 miles

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

Both rear position lamps slightly affected by another lamp

Pass 21 Jun 2017 186,458 miles

Different type headlamps fitted, but same size, shape and colour

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 186,458 miles

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

Different type headlamps fitted, but same size, shape and colour

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 183,712 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 181,276 miles

Battery Terminals Insecure

Coolant Level Low

N.S.F Headlamp Dim

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

Oil Leak

Fail 4 Sep 2015 181,266 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Oil leak

battery terminals insecure

coolant level low

n.s.f. headlight dim

Pass 13 Nov 2013 180,256 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

centre brake light not working

n/s/r/ tyre side wall cracking

Fail 5 Nov 2013 180,251 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

centre brake light not working

n/s/r/ tyre side wall cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2012 180,054 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Fail 7 Nov 2012 180,054 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2011 173,137 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 173,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2010 164,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 160,805 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 157,150 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 157,150 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2007 155,679 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 150,946 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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WLZ 7243 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WLZ 7243, 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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WLZ 7243 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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