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H122 ATV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,643 mi
Last recorded172,643 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH122 ATV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 172,643 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

offside handbrake has a much lower reading than nearside

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2009 172,635 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front indicator lens damaged

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear brake pad replacement

shock absorbers fitted are not standard equipment,advise replacement of all four

Pass 3 Jul 2008 158,105 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 144,039 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 135,366 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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H122 ATV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H122 ATV, 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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H122 ATV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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