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H543 KGS

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 9999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,470 mi
Last recorded107,470 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH543 KGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine9,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 107,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 104,904 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 99,708 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 96,357 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 91,130 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 91,048 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 91,029 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 91,029 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 85,477 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 84,987 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 84,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2009 83,793 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 82,450 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 81,896 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 81,896 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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H543 KGS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 9,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H543 KGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H543 KGS registered?

H543 KGS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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