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H149 RKG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

92,301 mi
Last recorded92,301 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH149 RKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 92,301 miles

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2025 92,195 miles

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2024 92,074 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 91,972 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 91,879 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 91,562 miles

25% Brake imbalance front axle

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

windscreen wipers are worn

Pass 20 Mar 2020 91,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 91,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight binding nearside + offside rear wheels

Pass 23 Mar 2018 90,439 miles

Nearside Wiper blade is worn

Pass 7 Mar 2017 90,050 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,803 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 89,388 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front wiper blades are worn

Fail 23 Mar 2015 89,388 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front wiper blades are worn

Pass 19 Mar 2014 89,221 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

corrosion rear suspension arms

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2013 88,705 miles

Co 0.31

hand brake reading 23%

Pass 9 Mar 2012 88,305 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 87,683 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 30 Mar 2011 87,681 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 Apr 2010 87,356 miles

10% imbalance front brakes

Spare tyre defective

hand brake reading only 17%

low readings from rear foot + hand brakes

Fail 1 Apr 2010 87,356 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

10% imbalance front brakes

Spare tyre defective

hand brake reading only 17%

low readings from rear foot + hand brakes

Pass 14 Oct 2008 86,962 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 86,610 miles

hand brake reading 19%

Pass 25 Oct 2006 86,182 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 86,182 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

play n/s front bearing

Pass 21 Oct 2005 83,984 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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H149 RKG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 H149 RKG, 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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H149 RKG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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