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H471 EGD

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,989 mi
Last recorded108,989 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH471 EGD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 108,989 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r sill showing corrosion and slight weekness,advise monitering.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 103,764 miles

all brake pipes on car starting to show heavy corrosion advise monitering.

Pass 31 Jan 2009 98,344 miles

Advise - Colour of rear fog light.

Advise - Condition of all metal brake pipes.

Advise - Condition of both front brake discs.

Advise - Condition of both sills.

Pass 9 Feb 2008 90,415 miles

Advise - Condition of both outer sills,showing surface corrosion.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 81,206 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 78,582 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 78,474 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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H471 EGD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H471 EGD, 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 H471 EGD registered?

H471 EGD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is H471 EGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H471 EGD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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