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H674 FNV

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

147,173 mi
Last recorded147,173 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH674 FNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 147,173 miles

Both chassis rails underside have signs of damage.

Front Both position and indicator lamps o/s and n/s have signs of moisture internally.

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sill has signs of corrosion.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 147,170 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both chassis rails underside have signs of damage.

Front Both position and indicator lamps o/s and n/s have signs of moisture internally.

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sill has signs of corrosion.

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 144,934 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front sub-frame corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2021 144,934 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front sub-frame corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 140,769 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front ball joint covers perished - Offside upper cover split but seals the joint when suspension at normal height (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some minor cracking in rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 140,655 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 140,458 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 140,458 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 140,325 miles

Tyres starting to crack a little with age

Fail 4 May 2017 140,325 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Tyres starting to crack a little with age

Pass 3 May 2016 139,545 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 139,376 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 139,080 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 139,080 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 May 2013 138,655 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 138,229 miles

Corrosion starting on rear floor/sill joints

Nearside front tyre nearing 1.6mm tread wear limit

Fail 1 May 2012 138,228 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Corrosion starting on rear floor/sill joints

Nearside front tyre nearing 1.6mm tread wear limit

Pass 3 May 2011 135,894 miles

Slight front brake judder

Fail 3 May 2011 135,894 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Slight front brake judder

Pass 29 Apr 2010 134,955 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 134,955 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 134,420 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 134,420 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

O/S Upper rear arm slid sideways on bushings

Pass 30 Apr 2008 133,710 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 131,399 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 131,399 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2006 126,989 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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H674 FNV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 H674 FNV, 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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H674 FNV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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