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A19 MHG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,780 mi
Last recorded90,780 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 MHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 90,780 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 90,712 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 90,712 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 90,706 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedel rubber worn but not excessive

exhaust heat shield has had tempory repair

Pass 9 Nov 2011 90,693 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 90,693 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 90,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 88,671 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 82,127 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 82,123 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 73,558 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 73,558 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 67,679 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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A19 MHG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 A19 MHG, 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 A19 MHG registered?

A19 MHG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A19 MHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 MHG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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