MOT Status
ValidMileage
246,537 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at 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))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))
litttle reserve travel in handbrake
oil leak
Nearside Front Position lamp not working front n/s side light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps rear number plate lights not working (4.7.2 (a))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))
litttle reserve travel in handbrake
oil leak
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded [under wheel arch] (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
showing signs of surface rust under vehicle
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded [under wheel arch] (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
showing signs of surface rust under vehicle
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake binding
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
under body showing signs of surface rust
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both track rod end rubbers are perished,
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
both front lower ball joint rubbers perished.
o/s/f upper ball joint rubber has been repaired with silicon.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all front ball joint gaiters have been repaired
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
centre rear stop light not working
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
H171 JLC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 H171 JLC, 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
How do I check the history of H171 JLC?
You can check the full history of H171 JLC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was H171 JLC registered?
H171 JLC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 October 1998.
Is H171 JLC safe to buy?
The MOT history for H171 JLC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does H171 JLC have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H171 JLC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.