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H274 CFM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

241,060 mi
Last recorded241,060 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH274 CFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 241,060 miles

All rear camber adjustment washers missing and very small washers fitted, only just covering bolt openings

Rear propshaft flange, 2 x Bolts not long enough, only just on threads of nuts

Fail 14 Aug 2025 241,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

All rear camber adjustment washers missing and very small washers fitted, only just covering bolt openings

Nearside Rear driveshaft flange, 1 x nut and bolt not fully tightened

Rear propshaft flange, 2 x Bolts not long enough, only just on threads of nuts

Pass 1 Feb 2024 240,197 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 229,980 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 227,780 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 227,772 miles

Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2016 224,797 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 224,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 222,584 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 222,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 219,763 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 219,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 219,193 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 211,818 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 208,334 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 20,831 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 206,571 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 196,787 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 192,994 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 192,984 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 186,238 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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H274 CFM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H274 CFM, 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 H274 CFM registered?

H274 CFM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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