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H232 WAH

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

192,592 mi
Last recorded192,592 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH232 WAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 192,592 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 183,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Slight bind detected.

Oil leak, but not excessive Above gearbox bell housing area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 183,721 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear of inner arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of inner arch within 30cm of upper strut mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear of inner arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of inner arch within 30cm of upper strut mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Slight bind detected.

Oil leak, but not excessive Above gearbox bell housing area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 176,515 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 169,186 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 159,180 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 148,588 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 148,588 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 139,280 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn

Fail 6 Apr 2018 139,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn

Pass 13 Apr 2017 127,446 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Apr 2017 127,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2014 118,461 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 118,407 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 109,717 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Jul 2013 109,717 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Jul 2012 102,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f indicator lamp misted up

rear roll bar bushes and links worn

Fail 30 Jul 2012 102,338 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f indicator lamp misted up

rear roll bar bushes and links worn

Pass 30 Jul 2011 94,274 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 94,006 miles

drivers side outer sill starting to rust

rear spoiler starting to come loose

Fail 21 Jul 2010 94,006 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers side outer sill starting to rust

rear spoiler starting to come loose

Pass 29 Jul 2009 93,437 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 31 Jul 2008 93,351 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 93,279 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 93,142 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 93,142 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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H232 WAH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 H232 WAH, 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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H232 WAH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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