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H105 XAB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,110 mi
Last recorded116,110 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH105 XAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 116,110 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 115,533 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 115,053 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 114,545 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 113,877 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 112,867 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 111,866 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 110,844 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 108,852 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 108,811 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 107,405 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 106,004 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 103,437 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 102,025 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 99,732 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 97,844 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 97,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 94,010 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 93,896 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 91,617 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 15 Oct 2008 91,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Sep 2007 88,999 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 85,225 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 83,063 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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H105 XAB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 H105 XAB, 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

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What year was H105 XAB registered?

H105 XAB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is H105 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H105 XAB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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