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H140 PRD

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

157,254 mi
Last recorded157,254 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH140 PRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 157,254 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 156,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 153,993 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 151,497 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 149,805 miles

all 4 brake discs very heavily pitted/corroded on braking surfaces

Fail 8 Apr 2022 149,726 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60 R14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all 4 brake discs very heavily pitted/corroded on braking surfaces

Pass 8 Apr 2021 148,049 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 146,198 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres perished/worn

front and rear brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 10 Apr 2019 143,911 miles

all anti roll bar link bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Apr 2018 142,712 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2017 141,535 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 140,149 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 140,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 138,315 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

nearside front tyre perishing on inner side walls

Pass 7 Apr 2014 135,368 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 134,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 133,800 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 133,800 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)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 133,433 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 131,509 miles

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 9 Dec 2008 130,011 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 130,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 128,276 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 126,534 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 121,580 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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H140 PRD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 H140 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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H140 PRD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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