CarVerify

Free Car Check

H713 POG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

214,603 mi
Last recorded214,603 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH713 POG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 214,603 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 212,760 miles

General corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2022 208,060 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 193,648 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 176,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 176,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 161,520 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

slight exhaust leak

Pass 5 Jun 2017 144,170 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Webbing Frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt secured to roll cage

Pass 2 Jun 2016 141,692 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 136,882 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 132,137 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 128,156 miles

All 195/50V15 tyres tread depth low 2/3mm

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2013 127,967 miles

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

All 195/50V15 tyres tread depth low 2/3mm

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 122,601 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 122,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2011 119,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 May 2011 119,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 115,223 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 115,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2008 107,578 miles

slight imbalance to front brakes.

Fail 30 May 2008 107,572 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2007 102,801 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 97,885 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H713 POG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 H713 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H713 POG?

You can check the full history of H713 POG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H713 POG registered?

H713 POG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is H713 POG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H713 POG shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H713 POG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H713 POG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.