MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,179 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside front tyre wall damaged
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside front tyre wall damaged
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H497 JLB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 H497 JLB, 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 H497 JLB registered?
H497 JLB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 1998.
Is H497 JLB safe to buy?
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