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H12 WWW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

141,722 mi
Last recorded141,722 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 WWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 141,722 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 140,952 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 139,972 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 139,355 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 138,386 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 137,575 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 137,093 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 136,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 135,452 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 134,623 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 133,057 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 131,148 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 129,536 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 128,299 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 127,034 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 125,689 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 123,725 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 121,685 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2009 121,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2008 118,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2008 118,677 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WWW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WWW, 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 WWW registered?

H12 WWW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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