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H248 JDE

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

206,929 mi
Last recorded206,929 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH248 JDE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 206,929 miles

Corrosion to all suspension arms and rear underside of vehicle

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides of vehicle (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion to outer sill

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 206,929 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Corrosion to all suspension arms and rear underside of vehicle

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides of vehicle (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion to outer sill

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 206,846 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 206,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 206,738 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 206,626 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive some rust outer sill especially o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottem o/s corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 206,393 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack bottom corner (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 206,172 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' some damage not in line of vision (8.3.1d)

rear diff guard loose

some rust o/s/r outer sill

Fail 3 May 2016 206,171 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' some damage not in line of vision (8.3.1d)

rear diff guard loose

some rust o/s/r outer sill

Pass 26 Mar 2015 205,687 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 205,000 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 205,000 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 203,961 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 197,019 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 196,991 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 196,884 miles

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

underseal strongly recomended

Pass 12 Sep 2007 196,256 miles

fog lamp missing

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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H248 JDE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H248 JDE, 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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H248 JDE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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