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H6 JCK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,093 mi
Last recorded139,093 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 JCK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 139,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 138,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 137,904 miles

slight corrosion to sills

Pass 25 Jan 2023 131,730 miles

slight corrosion to sills

Pass 20 Jan 2022 127,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 122,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 122,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner lower arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 114,984 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 114,929 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 103,479 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 103,479 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 99,141 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2017 97,421 miles

Nearside Front body sill badly rusted

Offside Front body sill badly rusted

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 73,678 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 90,128 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 90,105 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 90,077 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2013 88,689 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2013 88,689 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 87,182 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake pad crumbling due to over heating

Pass 29 Dec 2010 85,364 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 82,069 miles

offside front brakes slight binding

Pass 16 Jan 2009 78,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both offside tyres perishing

Pass 3 Jan 2008 75,701 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 71,336 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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H6 JCK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 H6 JCK, 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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H6 JCK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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