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H194 XUM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Other 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,834 mi
Last recorded136,834 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH194 XUM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 136,834 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 136,820 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 136,494 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 139,887 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 135,796 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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H194 XUM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 H194 XUM, 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 H194 XUM registered?

H194 XUM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is H194 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H194 XUM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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