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H146 OEE

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,168 mi
Last recorded181,168 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH146 OEE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 181,168 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 178,664 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 175,947 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 171,655 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 171,653 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 105,861 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 105,861 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 165,015 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 165,015 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 163,907 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 159,477 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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H146 OEE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H146 OEE, 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 H146 OEE registered?

H146 OEE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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