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M186 XHY

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,536 mi
Last recorded57,536 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM186 XHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 57,536 miles

Corrosion o/s/r inner cill.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 57,515 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Corrosion o/s/r inner cill.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 57,485 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Corrosion o/s/r inner cill.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 57,412 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 57,202 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 56,850 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 56,765 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 56,765 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 56,042 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 55,082 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 53,971 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 53,008 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 53,008 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 52,165 miles

Front pads at 2mm

Fail 3 Sep 2014 52,165 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Front pads at 2mm

Pass 16 Aug 2013 51,278 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 50,689 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 49,831 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 49,831 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,800 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 48,800 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 47,253 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,635 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 45,627 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 42,812 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 39,605 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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M186 XHY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M186 XHY, 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

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What year was M186 XHY registered?

M186 XHY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is M186 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M186 XHY shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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