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H528 PBR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

107,869 mi
Last recorded107,869 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH528 PBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 107,869 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 107,074 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 106,397 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 105,475 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 103,907 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 102,277 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 99,805 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 99,805 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 97,134 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 93,631 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 89,309 miles

both rear tyres perished on inside wall

Pass 15 Jul 2015 86,902 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 86,742 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear tyre cracking but not showing ply or cords.

Offside rear tyre cracking but not showing ply or cords.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 86,576 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2009 86,444 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 85,674 miles

Car badged as an eunos

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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H528 PBR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H528 PBR, 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 H528 PBR registered?

H528 PBR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 July 1998.

Is H528 PBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H528 PBR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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