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H15 MLO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,592 mi
Last recorded55,592 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 MLO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 55,592 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 50,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-50-15-82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust fouling diff and rear bumper

Fail 25 Jul 2024 50,451 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-50-15-82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust fouling diff and rear bumper

Fail 15 Feb 2024 50,447 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-50-15-82V [1013] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [1413] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 49,996 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 49,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 49,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 48,796 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 48,734 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 48,612 miles

corrosion rear outer sills

front brake pads wearing thin

vibration on test drive

Pass 16 Jun 2014 48,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 48,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 48,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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 Jan 2012 47,242 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 43,285 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 42,777 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 40,979 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 38,272 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 35,032 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 31,510 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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H15 MLO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H15 MLO, 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 H15 MLO registered?

H15 MLO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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