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H20 MHF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

87,765 mi
Last recorded87,765 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 MHF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 87,765 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle underbody coated in underseal

Pass 29 May 2024 87,302 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle underbody coated in underseal

Fail 15 May 2024 87,255 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle underbody coated in underseal

Pass 18 Jun 2022 87,051 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body partly covered in under seal

Pass 8 Jun 2021 87,001 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 87,001 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 86,803 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 86,803 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019 86,631 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 86,631 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 86,542 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 86,135 miles

alternator belt cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2016 85,679 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 85,134 miles

front tyres have slight cracking in tread

Pass 21 Aug 2014 84,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front tyres starting to perish

Fail 12 Aug 2014 84,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front tyres starting to perish

Fail 14 Jul 2014 84,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 82,600 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 80,500 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 78,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 75,496 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2009 68,921 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 68,921 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 67,578 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 65,336 miles

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

cut on nearside front outer side wall

general corrosion in sub frames

Pass 27 Jul 2006 62,052 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 62,052 miles

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

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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H20 MHF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 H20 MHF, 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 H20 MHF registered?

H20 MHF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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