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H722 DMX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,239 mi
Last recorded212,239 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH722 DMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 212,239 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 209,454 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 209,454 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 204,092 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 198,306 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 192,980 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak/nearside front tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 13 Aug 2009 192,972 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal excessively corroded (3.3.A.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak/nearside front tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2008 189,841 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 189,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side front tyre wearing low/engine oil leak/rear brake pipes corroding/both sides rear outer sills corroding/both sides front pads wearing low/near side rear pads wearing low

Pass 7 Aug 2007 182,210 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 182,210 miles

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

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

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

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

neah and off side rear outer sill getting corroded †near side front tyre getting low †near side rear discs and pads to both sides wearing low

Pass 11 Jul 2006 172,585 miles

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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H722 DMX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H722 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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What year was H722 DMX registered?

H722 DMX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is H722 DMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H722 DMX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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