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H521 DAT

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

223,296 mi
Last recorded223,296 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH521 DAT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 223,296 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low hard to tell (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner sill rusty

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

car underside covered in underseal

Fail 1 Apr 2026 223,296 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low hard to tell (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner sill rusty

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

car underside covered in underseal

Pass 1 Apr 2025 220,033 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that goes front to back at rear connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (205/50/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 217,507 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no reverse lights ( first used after 1 September 2009)

Pass 23 Nov 2022 216,469 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 216,297 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Fail 18 Aug 2021 216,297 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 27 May 2020 214,153 miles

Light surface corrosion on all suspension components

Fail 27 May 2020 214,153 miles

Light surface corrosion on all suspension components

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 212,277 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 205,568 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 205,559 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 May 2018 206,526 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts fuel lines in the engine bay (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Fail 5 May 2018 205,498 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure in engine bay area (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 197,817 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side inner sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 197,800 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis rail (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side inner sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 17,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rust on bulkhead under brake master cylinder

wipers smear

Fail 16 Jun 2015 17,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both front tyres wonr on inner edges

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges (almost exposing chords)

rust on bulkhead under brake master cylinder

wipers smear

Pass 10 Jul 2014 143,709 miles

surface rust below brake servo and on offside front top chassis

Fail 1 Jul 2014 143,241 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

surface rust below brake servo and on offside front top chassis

Pass 4 Jul 2013 116,772 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 116,141 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outter side wall smaall split starting

Fail 24 May 2010 116,141 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre outter side wall smaall split starting

Pass 11 Oct 2006 112,364 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H521 DAT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,590cc 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 H521 DAT, 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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H521 DAT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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