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M5 XKH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

133,934 mi
Last recorded133,934 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 XKH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 133,934 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear wheel arches corroded

both outer sills corroded

underside corroded in places

Pass 22 Oct 2022 127,501 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear wheel archs corroded

both outer sills corroded

underside corroded in places

Pass 20 Nov 2021 122,997 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear arch to outer sill corroded and weak in places

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corroded and weak in places

Pass 24 Oct 2020 119,002 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear arches corroded and weak

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

underside corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2020 118,982 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat fixing point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill inadequate repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear arches corroded and weak

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

underside corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2019 113,911 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corroded and weak in places

Pass 9 Nov 2018 110,137 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe as marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

all 4 springs corroded

underneath corroded and weak in places

Pass 21 Nov 2017 106,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear suspesion components corroded

exhaust corroded

front suspension components corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2017 106,784 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear suspesion components corroded

exhaust corroded

front suspension components corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2016 98,445 miles

all front suspension components corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s inner sill corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 89,453 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 82,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 82,774 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 79,221 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 73,930 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 69,241 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 64,800 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 59,838 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 53,295 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

scratches to A zone of front windscreen

Fail 27 Aug 2008 53,289 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

scratches to A zone of front windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2007 53,079 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 44,758 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 39,339 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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M5 XKH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M5 XKH, 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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M5 XKH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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