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H720 DMX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

128,353 mi
Last recorded128,353 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH720 DMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 128,353 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 128,353 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 122,850 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 122,822 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 118,600 miles

some corrosion to n/s sill

Pass 24 Jul 2021 114,606 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 111,444 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 110,325 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside inner arch corroded

offside floor is corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2019 110,325 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside inner arch corroded

offside floor is corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 109,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Surface rust on chassis

Fail 16 Jul 2018 109,131 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill & inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front & both front linkages (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded both sides front & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front chassis legs & floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all both sides front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both sides rear & nearside front valves (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 104,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre edge wear

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

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

Oil leak

rears sills corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2017 104,021 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre edge wear

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

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

Oil leak

rears sills corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 101,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2016 101,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2015 95,129 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre has a cut in the inner wall,cords not exposed at the time of testing,advise replacement

Fail 15 Jul 2015 95,129 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre has a cut in the inner wall,cords not exposed at the time of testing,advise replacement

Pass 4 Mar 2014 76,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 76,206 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 76,206 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 74,982 miles

inner & outer sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 14 May 2011 74,932 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 74,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 65,810 miles

all flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

inner & outer sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r tyre getting low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 59,640 miles

N/s/f brake binding slightly on release of brake pedal

Rear brake pads at 2mm thickness

Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 50,670 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 50,670 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 47,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

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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H720 DMX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 H720 DMX, 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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H720 DMX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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