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H67 KLR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

184,457 mi
Last recorded184,457 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH67 KLR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 184,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all piopes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

vehicle lowered

Pass 18 Sep 2024 179,637 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 179,637 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 179,451 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Oct 2020 179,429 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Apr 2019 179,090 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 178,844 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 178,339 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 176,791 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 175,756 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 168,918 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

very blue interior

Pass 9 Dec 2011 165,422 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2011 165,325 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 159,828 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 147,791 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 131,824 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 131,690 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 118,825 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 109,360 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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H67 KLR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 H67 KLR, 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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H67 KLR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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