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H401 CDM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,781 mi
Last recorded143,781 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH401 CDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 143,781 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 143,733 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 142,839 miles

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

lower alt mounting bolt nut missing

Fail 24 Aug 2021 142,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

lower alt mounting bolt nut missing

Pass 27 Aug 2020 142,178 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 142,175 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 141,997 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 140,465 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 140,448 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 139,865 miles

Offside Rear hand brake pulling low readings

n/s and o/s sills to floor getting badly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 135,401 miles

o/s parking brake effort low

Fail 22 Jul 2016 135,401 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

o/s parking brake effort low

Pass 10 Jul 2015 132,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 129,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jun 2013 125,530 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 122,116 miles

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

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

Oil leak

battery unsecured

Fail 20 Jun 2012 122,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

battery unsecured

Pass 26 Jan 2011 107,431 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 100,201 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished outer walls.

Slight pitting due to surface corrosion both front brake discs.

Fail 1 Mar 2007 100,201 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both rear tyres perished outer walls

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Surface corrosion both front brake discs.

Pass 1 Mar 2006 97,101 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 97,101 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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H401 CDM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 H401 CDM, 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 H401 CDM registered?

H401 CDM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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