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J452 HMV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,672 mi
Last recorded169,672 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ452 HMV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 169,672 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 169,672 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 153,072 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 133,415 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 198,677 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 198,660 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 197,069 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear markers

Pass 31 May 2007 193,551 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 177,185 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 177,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 159,023 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
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J452 HMV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 J452 HMV, 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 J452 HMV registered?

J452 HMV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is J452 HMV safe to buy?

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