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H367 JRJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,596 mi
Last recorded141,596 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH367 JRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 141,596 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 140,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 22 Mar 2018 140,261 miles

Oil leak ()

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2018 140,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 139,700 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2017 139,696 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2016 138,838 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 137,361 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 137,457 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 135,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 135,636 miles

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 134,030 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 132,753 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 132,749 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 132,738 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 131,702 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 129,300 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 127,379 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 125,580 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 123,169 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 121,546 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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H367 JRJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H367 JRJ, 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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H367 JRJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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