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WLZ 7292

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,048 mi
Last recorded91,048 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLZ 7292
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 91,048 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 90,711 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 90,619 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 89,615 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 89,547 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 88,270 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 86,533 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 87,063 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 84,837 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 83,273 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 83,255 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 7292 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WLZ 7292, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WLZ 7292?

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What year was WLZ 7292 registered?

WLZ 7292 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is WLZ 7292 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLZ 7292 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WLZ 7292 have outstanding finance?

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