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H106 JVM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

233,649 mi
Last recorded233,649 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH106 JVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 233,649 miles

Front both tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 210,059 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 189,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking but not showing cords

Pass 3 Sep 2012 179,238 miles

brake discs corroded

brake pipes greased

slight binding all brakes

Fail 3 Sep 2012 179,238 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake discs corroded

brake pipes greased

slight binding all brakes

Pass 23 Sep 2011 177,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 177,095 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 159,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 149,114 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 149,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 139,634 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN

Pass 13 Sep 2007 130,963 miles

BRAKE PIPE FROM NEARSIDE REAR TO OFFSIDE REAR BECOMING CORRODED

FRONT PADS LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 15 Sep 2006 124,206 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 124,202 miles

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

nearside wheel bearing not cheched brake binding

Pass 22 Sep 2005 110,045 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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H106 JVM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H106 JVM, 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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H106 JVM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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