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H24 XAB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,210 mi
Last recorded61,210 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH24 XAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2009 61,210 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 60,393 miles

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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H24 XAB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H24 XAB, 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 H24 XAB registered?

H24 XAB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is H24 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H24 XAB shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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