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H12 POG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

217,338 mi
Last recorded217,338 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 POG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 217,338 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 213,448 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 209,402 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 209,396 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 203,383 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 198,149 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 192,201 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 185,254 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 177,033 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 165,680 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 165,577 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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 POG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 POG, 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 POG registered?

H12 POG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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