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H506 EGD

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

170,718 mi
Last recorded170,718 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH506 EGD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2017 170,718 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front wing coroded

Nearside Rear outer sill coroded

Offside Front inner wing coroded

fuel pipes coroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 163,566 miles

Offside front wing has small hole caused by corrosion

both rear disc has slight pitting.

Fail 12 Oct 2016 163,566 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front wing has small hole caused by corrosion

both rear disc has slight pitting.

Fail 24 Sep 2016 163,563 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Slightly soft and perished on side wall

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

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 162,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 161,886 miles

Exhaust sensor on in dash display indicating a fault.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 161,886 miles

Exhaust sensor on in dash display indicating a fault.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2013 159,280 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 159,280 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 155,742 miles

Exhaust system warrning light is on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2012 155,740 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust system warrning light is on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 154,968 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 151,644 miles

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

possible leak from fuel tank

Fail 13 Apr 2010 151,642 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake fluid reservoir level low

brake warning light staying on

possible leak from fuel tank

Pass 11 Feb 2009 149,037 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 149,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 143,891 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 132,335 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 124,936 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2006 124,882 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H506 EGD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 H506 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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H506 EGD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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