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H678 POG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

110,819 mi
Last recorded110,819 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH678 POG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 110,819 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 110,818 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 109,295 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front catalytic rattle

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2025 109,293 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front catalytic rattle

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ripped (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 106,550 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 106,549 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 103,645 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 102,044 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 102,043 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 100,757 miles

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

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 23 Apr 2019 95,694 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 91,730 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 88,931 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 85,116 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 85,093 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 85,043 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 84,941 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 84,825 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 84,768 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 84,476 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 84,454 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 84,162 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 83,739 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 83,143 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 82,988 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 82,570 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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H678 POG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 H678 POG, 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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H678 POG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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