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H601 DNJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,101 mi
Last recorded149,101 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH601 DNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 149,101 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 148,752 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 147,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 147,628 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2017 146,958 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 176,369 miles

All 4 tyres worn inside edges

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 169,711 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 8 Nov 2013 169,208 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 168,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

LOWERED SUSPENSION

Pass 30 Sep 2011 158,054 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2010 147,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 126,777 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 126,150 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 124,909 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 122,550 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 122,550 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 119,561 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 119,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 113,974 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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H601 DNJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 H601 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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What year was H601 DNJ registered?

H601 DNJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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The MOT history for H601 DNJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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