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H451 CDM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,558 mi
Last recorded141,558 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH451 CDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 141,558 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 134,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 126,753 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 126,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 May 2010 121,070 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 114,666 miles

corrosion started on all suspension and various places on underbody

corrosion started on both door step tops

evidence of previous accident damage to front

o/s handbrake not locking up

wear on o/s/f seat belt

Fail 23 Mar 2009 114,666 miles

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

corrosion started on all suspension and various places on underbody

corrosion started on both door step tops

evidence of previous accident damage to front

o/s handbrake not locking up

wear on o/s/f seat belt

Pass 2 Apr 2008 110,103 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 110,103 miles

Nearside brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 96,751 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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H451 CDM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc 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 H451 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 H451 CDM registered?

H451 CDM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is H451 CDM safe to buy?

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