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H14 CSC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

46,127 mi
Last recorded46,127 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 CSC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 46,127 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear suspension assemblies corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 45,959 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 45,899 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 45,599 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 45,562 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 45,212 miles

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 44,773 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 44,596 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 27 May 2015 44,596 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all tyres starting to crack

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing thin on edge

Pass 6 Jun 2014 44,471 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 44,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 May 2012 43,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 43,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,769 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 38,688 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 38,688 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,182 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 27,787 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 23,498 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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H14 CSC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 H14 CSC, 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 H14 CSC registered?

H14 CSC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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