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H708 DNJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

196,796 mi
Last recorded196,796 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH708 DNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 196,796 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2024 184,847 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 184,838 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and both rears have very light cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 184,833 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 183,380 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Jan 2021 181,965 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 181,965 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 181,060 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 181,056 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 179,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 179,291 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 177,513 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 177,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 175,790 miles

all tyres perished and split in tread grooves almost to cords

Fail 8 Jul 2016 175,725 miles

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

all tyres perished and split in tread grooves almost to cords

Pass 13 Jul 2015 174,112 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear door sill starting to corrode

Fail 11 Jul 2015 174,112 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear door sill starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jul 2014 172,850 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 172,797 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 172,217 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 172,217 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 170,368 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 170,197 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 167,632 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 163,820 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 161,888 miles

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

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

rear number plate deteriated

slight play in steering rack

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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H708 DNJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H708 DNJ, 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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H708 DNJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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