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H381 PRD

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,712 mi
Last recorded175,712 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH381 PRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 175,712 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2013 164,286 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 164,286 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 152,313 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 149,686 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 149,622 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 143,568 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 132,103 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 131,333 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 131,333 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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H381 PRD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H381 PRD, 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 H381 PRD registered?

H381 PRD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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