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H572 JLB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,931 mi
Last recorded114,931 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH572 JLB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 114,931 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 112,653 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 109,802 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 106,599 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 104,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 104,920 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 102,924 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 102,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 99,570 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 99,570 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 95,962 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 92,675 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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H572 JLB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H572 JLB, 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 H572 JLB registered?

H572 JLB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is H572 JLB safe to buy?

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