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H188 PRD

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,655 mi
Last recorded79,655 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH188 PRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 79,655 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 78,743 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 77,738 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 76,912 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 76,912 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 75,695 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 74,769 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 72,403 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 72,403 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 70,900 miles

Both rear tyre valves perishing

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% Offside lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Some rear brake fluctuation

Pass 22 Jun 2017 69,030 miles

Chassis rails heavily dented / damaged

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively also some imbalance (3.7.B.3)

Rear tyre valves perishing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 69,030 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose (2.2.D.2a)

Chassis rails heavily dented / damaged

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively also some imbalance (3.7.B.3)

Rear tyre valves perishing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 65,190 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 53,038 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 49,089 miles

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres have tread lifting

damage to both front chassis rails

Pass 3 Mar 2008 49,001 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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H188 PRD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H188 PRD, 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 H188 PRD registered?

H188 PRD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is H188 PRD safe to buy?

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