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21 JJH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

109,186 mi
Last recorded109,186 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 JJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 109,186 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 109,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 107,636 miles

all under side of vehicle including suspension covered with under seal

Fail 29 Jul 2024 107,629 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all under side of vehicle including suspension covered with under seal

Pass 1 Aug 2023 106,094 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 106,088 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 104,655 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 102,838 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 101,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 99,010 miles

underside & components corroded

Fail 13 May 2019 99,010 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

underside & components corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 97,250 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 May 2018 97,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill. (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2017 95,144 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti rollbar (2.4.A.3)

all front and rear suspension corroded.

Pass 21 May 2016 92,861 miles

all suspension corrode

Fail 21 May 2016 92,861 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

all suspension corrode

Pass 13 May 2015 89,463 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 86,254 miles

front and rear suspension corroding

Fail 13 May 2014 86,084 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear suspension corroding

Pass 18 May 2013 83,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 81,580 miles

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

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 19 May 2012 81,547 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 21 May 2011 78,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 75,612 miles

advise brake inspection.....

brake pedal rubber worn.....

exhaust system corroding....

general under body corrosion.....

n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted.....

n/s/r tyre close to limit & inner tread uneven...

rear number plate contaminated.....

wipers smear....

Pass 26 Jun 2009 69,350 miles

exhaust corroding.....

general front & rear suspension corrosion , advise attension.....

n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted.....

rear number plate contaminated.....

Pass 5 Jul 2008 66,213 miles

exhaust system corroding...

front & rear suspension corroding...

n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted....

rear number plate contaminated...

wipers smear, advise replacement bulbs...

Fail 5 Jul 2008 66,213 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust system corroding...

front & rear suspension corroding...

n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted....

rear number plate contaminated...

wipers smear, advise replacement bulbs...

Pass 27 Jun 2007 63,694 miles

centre & rear exhaust corroding.....

front & rear suspension corroding , advise treatment.....

general light under body corrodion.....

Fail 27 Jun 2007 63,694 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre & rear exhaust corroding.....

front & rear suspension corroding , advise treatment.....

general light under body corrodion.....

Pass 22 May 2006 51,412 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 46,613 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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21 JJH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 21 JJH, 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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21 JJH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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