MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,276 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area!
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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H531 JRJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 H531 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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What year was H531 JRJ registered?
H531 JRJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 March 1998.
Is H531 JRJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for H531 JRJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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