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H608 JLB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH608 JLB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022
Pass 11 Nov 2019 167,349 miles

Excessive corrosion at near side outer/inner sill end

Fibreglass found at both rear inner wheel arches

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Front bumper lower fixings not attached - bumper loose

Hydraulic fluid brake lock lever fitted not tested

No lambda sensor fitted where one was fitted as original equipment

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle excessively lowered - RBT impossible

Vehicle excessively lowered both rear driveshaft not running true

Both front tyres wearing excessively thin on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2019 167,341 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working Horn push on steering wheel not operating horn - alternative button not found (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Excessive corrosion at near side outer/inner sill end

Fibreglass found at both rear inner wheel arches

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Front bumper lower fixings not attached - bumper loose

Hydraulic fluid brake lock lever fitted not tested

No lambda sensor fitted where one was fitted as original equipment

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated All appear under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicle excessively lowered - RBT impossible

Vehicle excessively lowered both rear driveshaft not running true

Both front tyres wearing excessively thin on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2018 164,701 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2015 164,230 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

advancing under body chasis /and component coroshan

Fail 26 Aug 2014 153,054 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advancing chassis corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2014 153,054 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advancing chassis corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2013 140,420 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 140,420 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 139,618 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 139,618 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 133,667 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 133,667 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 131,324 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 131,006 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 127,658 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 110,632 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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H608 JLB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H608 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 H608 JLB registered?

H608 JLB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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