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J15 XDF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,231 mi
Last recorded187,231 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 XDF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 187,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 172,087 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 172,080 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 156,204 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 146,885 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2016 146,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster faulty (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2015 138,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust has an inadequate repair

Fail 18 Apr 2015 138,352 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 133,691 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 133,433 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 131,106 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 127,980 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 127,980 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 123,849 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 118,369 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 114,611 miles

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

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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J15 XDF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J15 XDF, 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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J15 XDF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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