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H511 EAE

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,039 mi
Last recorded89,039 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH511 EAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 89,039 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all underbody and suspension components are heavily sealed limited visibility

Pass 26 May 2022 88,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/R still has more than the legal requirement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 84,005 miles

All underbody heavily sealed limited visibility at time of test.

Pass 18 May 2020 81,682 miles

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

General Underbody Corrosion

Pass 5 May 2018 81,558 miles

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

corrosion to o/s/r sill

corrosion to underside & suspension

Fail 1 May 2018 81,554 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front brake slight bind

corrosion to o/s/r sill

corrosion to underside & suspension

Pass 5 May 2017 81,382 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 81,363 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 80,712 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer tread cracking

underbody corrosion

Fail 9 May 2016 80,717 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer tread cracking

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 May 2015 78,124 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 78,124 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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H511 EAE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H511 EAE, 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 H511 EAE registered?

H511 EAE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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