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L546 RHJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

131,960 mi
Last recorded131,960 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL546 RHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 131,960 miles

brake pipes starting to go rusty

under side of vehicle going rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2012 112,185 miles

under side of vehicle starting to go rusty

Fail 25 Jun 2012 110,934 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 100,594 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 100,594 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 93,591 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 93,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 87,320 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 87,152 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 79,400 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 79,400 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 116,119 miles

1/ sticker in zone B obscured by mirror †2/ rear brake discs rusted

Fail 23 Apr 2007 116,119 miles

1/ sticker in zone B obscured by mirror †2/ rear brake discs rusted

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 111,379 miles

1 tyres worn on the edges.

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

Fail 17 Jul 2006 111,379 miles

1 tyres worn on the edges.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 104,639 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 104,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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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L546 RHJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 L546 RHJ, 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 L546 RHJ registered?

L546 RHJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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