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J17 EST

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

82,673 mi
Last recorded82,673 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 EST
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 82,673 miles

surface corrosion on components front and rear

Pass 8 Jul 2025 82,291 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 82,291 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 81,406 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 79,815 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 78,612 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 78,610 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 77,905 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 76,736 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 76,547 miles

Nearside Rear hub cap missing

Pass 20 Apr 2017 76,202 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Apr 2016 74,983 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 74,132 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 74,111 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 73,878 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,930 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 64,923 miles

handbrake near limit

Pass 18 May 2009 61,992 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 57,464 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 55,028 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 51,487 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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J17 EST is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J17 EST, 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 J17 EST registered?

J17 EST is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is J17 EST safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 EST shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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