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H590 DNJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

241,356 mi
Last recorded241,356 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH590 DNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 241,356 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 232,247 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 232,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 223,966 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 215,476 miles

slight corrosion on n/s/sill

Fail 10 Jun 2013 215,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 211,149 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 May 2011 207,302 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 207,293 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2009 205,539 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 191,147 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 191,147 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 180,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 180,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 167,776 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 167,776 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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H590 DNJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 H590 DNJ, 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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H590 DNJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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