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H611 PBR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,649 mi
Last recorded109,649 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH611 PBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 109,649 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 108,890 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 102,523 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 102,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 88,556 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 87,875 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 87,858 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

ns door mirror missing

under body of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 87,177 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 87,177 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

knock noticed from rear when test driven

Pass 14 Oct 2008 86,434 miles

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

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

both rear tyres heavly perished

horn poor

offside front shocker starting to leak

Pass 30 Aug 2007 85,500 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 85,493 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front discs slightly corroded (surface rust)

rear discs slightly corroded. † †rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 82,523 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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H611 PBR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 H611 PBR, 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 H611 PBR registered?

H611 PBR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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