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H107 CMW

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,378 mi
Last recorded170,378 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH107 CMW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 170,378 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 170,377 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

brake pipe osf rusting.

door treads covered. sills rusting and have cosmetic filler applied.various physical damage and repairs to chassis . beams scattered and tinted.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 158,745 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 158,645 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 148,621 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 147,062 miles

upper and lower greese covers on front joints on suspension on the nearside and o/s are slighty perished

Fail 24 Feb 2012 146,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

upper and lower greese covers on front joints on suspension on the nearside and o/s are slighty perished

Pass 4 Mar 2011 143,737 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 143,697 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2007 139,194 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 133,630 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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H107 CMW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H107 CMW, 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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H107 CMW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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