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H654 JLB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,105 mi
Last recorded128,105 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH654 JLB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 128,105 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 127,850 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 123,322 miles

OIL leaking

Fail 2 Dec 2015 122,864 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

OIL leaking

Pass 3 Dec 2014 116,036 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 111,724 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 111,581 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 106,895 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 106,890 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 102,045 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 102,031 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 99,130 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 97,290 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 93,119 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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H654 JLB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 H654 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 H654 JLB registered?

H654 JLB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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