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H129 PRD

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

165,069 mi
Last recorded165,069 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH129 PRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 165,069 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 162,598 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 158,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 May 2022 158,125 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp revise light (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 150,213 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 144,997 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 143,987 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 142,425 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 140,679 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 136,680 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 136,614 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 13,444 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 132,769 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 132,769 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 131,257 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 129,740 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 128,226 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 128,226 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 125,019 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 125,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 122,509 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 122,509 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 119,319 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 119,319 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 113,534 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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H129 PRD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 H129 PRD, 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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H129 PRD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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