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H291 JVM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,360 mi
Last recorded129,360 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH291 JVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 129,360 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 128,327 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 128,327 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 162,848 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 155,016 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 146,321 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 141,974 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 141,974 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 139,049 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 139,049 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 135,072 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 135,072 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 133,157 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 129,737 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 129,737 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2005 125,173 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 125,173 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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H291 JVM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 H291 JVM, 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 H291 JVM registered?

H291 JVM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 December 1998.

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The MOT history for H291 JVM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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