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H14 JOH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,430 mi
Last recorded164,430 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 JOH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 164,430 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 16,122 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 146,756 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 131,182 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 117,771 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 107,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 JOH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JOH, 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 JOH registered?

H14 JOH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is H14 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H14 JOH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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