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H510 VSH

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,943 mi
Last recorded96,943 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH510 VSH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2022 96,943 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central brake light not working

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 96,941 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 96,941 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front locking pin missing

Pass 9 Jun 2020 96,926 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 96,926 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill chalk marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassi rail chalk marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 96,924 miles

All suspension componants corroded and coated

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All heavily coated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All heavily coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel arch cracked

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside and coated in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 96,904 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 96,904 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 96,782 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side in parts (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all in parts coated (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded in parts coated (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 96,761 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all in parts (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all in parts (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded in parts (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all in parts (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 96,761 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis under drivers floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion chassis under drivers floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

all suspension rubbers perrished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 96,720 miles

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

car heavily undersealed/ car has had lots of welding to the underneath

the car is heavily corroded underneath

Pass 26 Jun 2013 95,545 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 95,545 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 92,581 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 92,565 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2011 90,189 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 87,028 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 83,801 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 83,795 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 81,322 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 81,317 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 79,946 miles

advisories as per full Mot

Fail 13 Jul 2006 79,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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H510 VSH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H510 VSH, 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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H510 VSH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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