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H265 ATV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

119,324 mi
Last recorded119,324 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH265 ATV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 119,324 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 117,405 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 116,443 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 115,899 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 115,899 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 115,373 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 114,286 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 109,959 miles

slight cracking on tread offside /nearside front tyres

Pass 25 Aug 2018 101,384 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 101,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 87,489 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 87,197 miles

offside rear inner sill corroded

offside rear lower quarter heavily corroded and holed

Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,096 miles

all front suspension/steering ball joint dust covers in poor condition

front tyres different size to rear tyres

offside rear outersill/lower rear quarter heavily corroded and holed

Fail 7 May 2014 87,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all front ball joint/trackrod end dust covers deteriorated

front tyres different size to rear tyres

offside rear outer sill/lower rear quarter heavily corroded and holed

Pass 15 May 2013 86,337 miles

all ball joint/trackrod end dust covers heavily perished

offside outer sill corroded and in poor condition

Fail 21 May 2012 84,629 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear outer sill in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2012 84,629 miles

offside rear outer sill in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,628 miles

rear floors & o/s/rear outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 19 May 2010 81,640 miles

both headlight patterns poor

offside rear outer sill in poor condition

Pass 7 May 2009 80,208 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 May 2008 78,046 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 78,046 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 76,693 miles

n/s/f tyre very close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 26 May 2006 76,101 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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H265 ATV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H265 ATV, 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 H265 ATV registered?

H265 ATV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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