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E25 JAP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

122,981 mi
Last recorded122,981 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE25 JAP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 122,981 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 122,981 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 120,151 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 120,144 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 119,300 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 119,298 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 118,027 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 114,674 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear sill slight corrosion

Pass 16 May 2019 109,162 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 109,023 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 103,164 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 103,143 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 99,958 miles

both sides rear outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 26 Apr 2017 99,958 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

both sides rear outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 13 May 2016 96,039 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 93,298 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 91,484 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 89,002 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2013 89,002 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 87,670 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 87,669 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 86,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear discs corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2011 86,714 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2010 85,185 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 83,687 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 74,405 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 74,405 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 65,475 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 56,478 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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E25 JAP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 E25 JAP, 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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E25 JAP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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