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H123 CMW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

92,805 mi
Last recorded92,805 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH123 CMW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 92,805 miles

Both front shock cover gaiters deteriorated

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills /floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 92,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both front shock cover gaiters deteriorated

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills /floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 87,841 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 87,841 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 84,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody and suspension component's are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2023 83,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear brakes have signs of binding

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2023 83,483 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill excessively corroded with in 30cm of prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear brakes have signs of binding

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 81,571 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 78,291 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 78,287 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 76,017 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 76,011 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,730 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened anti roll bar corroded but serviceable (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 69,798 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

large amounts of filler in both rear arches

Fail 23 Feb 2018 69,798 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside door mirror will not clamp in place

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

Oil leak ()

Rear n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dust boots split

large amounts of filler in both rear arches

Pass 16 Feb 2017 66,699 miles

covers fitted limiting the inspection of some componants

slightly low reading from ns/r park brake

Pass 8 Mar 2016 63,876 miles

ns/f lower ball joint boots starting to deteriorate

ns/r tyre getting low on inside edge

parking brake efficiency low

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 29 Feb 2016 63,872 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

ns/f lower ball joint boots starting to deteriorate

ns/r tyre getting low on inside edge

parking brake efficiency low

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2015 61,814 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 59,719 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 56,996 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,996 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 54,066 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 50,625 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 48,419 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 48,419 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 45,080 miles

Front number plate starting to de-laminate

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 45,080 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate starting to de-laminate

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 41,708 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 37,263 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 32,879 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 32,879 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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H123 CMW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 H123 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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H123 CMW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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