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Mazda MX-5

White · Petrol · 1990 · 1,597 cc

H98 MPEMOT history

H98 MPE is a white petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1990. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 143,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2025.

H98 MPE white Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2026
Mileage
143,840 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H98 MPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
31 Dec 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

H98 MPE was last recorded at 143,840 miles on 2 Apr 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Feb 2009: 95,992 miles, lower than 107,251 miles on 27 May 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
143,834 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
2,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,840 miles
  • 2020 – 135,735 miles
  • 2019 – 133,107 miles
  • 2018 – 130,114 miles
  • 2016 – 118,769 miles
  • 2013 – 114,347 miles
  • 2012 – 107,031 miles
  • 2011 – 103,312 miles
  • 2010 – 99,394 miles
  • 2009 – 96,007 miles
  • 2008 – 107,251 miles
  • 2007 – 92,217 miles
  • 2006 – 88,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,840 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,840 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    143,840 miles
    Test number
    810199177454
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail143,834 miles (+8,099)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,834 miles
    Test number
    559701071186
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,735 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    135,735 miles
    Test number
    102900187457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail135,730 miles (+2,623)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,730 miles
    Test number
    372515427824
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    133,107 miles
    Test number
    333479639416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail133,107 miles (+2,993)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,107 miles
    Test number
    721409439032
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass130,114 miles (+11,345)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    130,114 miles
    Test number
    262918778301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,769 miles (+4,422)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    118,769 miles
    Test number
    895848695523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,347 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    114,347 miles
    Test number
    886539033247
    • NoteCorrosion to sills

  10. Fail114,347 miles (+7,316)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,347 miles
    Test number
    907855833282
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion to sills

  11. Pass107,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    107,031 miles
    Test number
    596135322163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,031 miles (+3,719)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,031 miles
    Test number
    127654782433
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
    • NoteN/s body sill corroded

  13. Pass103,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    103,312 miles
    Test number
    598923951069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,312 miles (+3,918)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,312 miles
    Test number
    949992851011
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass99,394 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    99,394 miles
    Test number
    654105250031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,007 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    96,007 miles
    Test number
    262499659062
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail95,999 miles1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,999 miles
    Test number
    802626359007
    • DangerousFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Fail95,992 miles (-11,259)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,992 miles
    Test number
    100156459450
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass107,251 miles (+15,034)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    107,251 miles
    Test number
    922048148118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,217 miles (+3,560)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    92,217 miles
    Test number
    201644547492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    88,657 miles
    Test number
    644815246185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H98 MPE

Does H98 MPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H98 MPE expired on 1 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H98 MPE?
The MOT on H98 MPE expired on 1 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H98 MPE done?
H98 MPE was recorded at 143,840 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2025, an average of 2,927 miles a year.
Has H98 MPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H98 MPE has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on H98 MPE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on H98 MPE find?
H98 MPE passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive.

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