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H52 XAB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

245,407 mi
Last recorded245,407 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH52 XAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 245,407 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 230,629 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 230,292 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 211,639 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 211,636 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 211,382 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 203,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 185,333 miles

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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H52 XAB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H52 XAB, 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 H52 XAB registered?

H52 XAB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is H52 XAB safe to buy?

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