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H12 AHC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,117 mi
Last recorded121,117 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 AHC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 121,117 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 120,709 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 119,696 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 119,638 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 119,180 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 118,720 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 118,227 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 117,880 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 117,232 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 116,791 miles

nearside front lower wing has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2012 115,255 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 111,860 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 110,390 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 110,390 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 108,700 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 108,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 103,203 miles

front tyres 1mm inside edge and side wall cracked,but not showing cords.

Fail 18 Jul 2007 103,203 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all shock absorber covers broken( but not stopping the shock from doing its job)

front tyres worn inside edge

Fail 22 Jul 2006 98,020 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 98,020 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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H12 AHC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 H12 AHC, 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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What year was H12 AHC registered?

H12 AHC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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