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H202 UUJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

180,960 mi
Last recorded180,960 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH202 UUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2015 180,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Apr 2014 175,533 miles

nearside and offside inner and outer sills undersealed

nearside and offside rear tyres are perished

nearside and offside track rod end and upper ball joint gaitors are deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2014 175,522 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface cracks in n/s front outer tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2013 168,076 miles

N/S/F tyres cracked on sidewalls

N/S/R tyre cracked on sidewalls

O/S/R tyre cracked on sidewalls

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 167,951 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

N/S/F tyres cracked on sidewalls

N/S/R tyre cracked on sidewalls

O/S/R tyre cracked on sidewalls

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 169,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes starting to corrode

inner sills/floor starting to corrode

suspension dust covers in poor condition

Fail 26 Mar 2012 164,919 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes starting to corrode

inner sills/floor starting to corrode

suspension dust covers in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2011 158,733 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

chassis starting to corrode

inner sills starting to corrode

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 28 Mar 2011 158,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes starting to corrode

chassis starting to corrode

inner sills starting to corrode

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 18 Feb 2010 153,210 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 153,210 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 149,156 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 137,882 miles

corrosion starting to affect underside

Pass 9 Feb 2007 131,061 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 131,048 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/R tyre perished on outer sidewall but no cords exsposed.

Pass 21 Sep 2005 125,551 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 125,551 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.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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H202 UUJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 H202 UUJ, 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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H202 UUJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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