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H689 EAE

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,576 mi
Last recorded164,576 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH689 EAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 164,576 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 160,653 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2019 160,490 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 155,643 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints (non-visible components).

Pass 20 Jan 2017 145,462 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 143,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 141,472 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 139,016 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 139,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 133,725 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 129,962 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 125,511 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 121,310 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 121,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 117,124 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 112,811 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 112,811 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 108,786 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 108,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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H689 EAE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc 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 H689 EAE, 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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H689 EAE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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