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H195 JLC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,661 mi
Last recorded97,661 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH195 JLC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 97,661 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 97,583 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 97,583 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 97,443 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 97,443 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 97,149 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 96,992 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 90,897 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 89,980 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 80,500 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 80,442 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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H195 JLC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H195 JLC, 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 H195 JLC registered?

H195 JLC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is H195 JLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H195 JLC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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