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J232 CDT

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,265 mi
Last recorded175,265 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ232 CDT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 175,265 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all tyres close to limit

Pass 12 Oct 2017 171,045 miles

fog light poor

o/s front tyre getting lower on edge

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to n/s flexi corroded on limit (3.6.B.2c)

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

both wipers split

sills,wheelboxes+/inner wings,rear wheelboxes,floors,subframe/mountings,etc showing corrosion/corroded

tyre slightly perished

Fail 28 Sep 2017 171,039 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated has cover (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to n/s flexi corroded on limit (3.6.B.2c)

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

both wipers split

fog light poor

o/s front tyre getting lower on edge

sills,wheelboxes+/inner wings,rear wheelboxes,floors,subframe/mountings,etc showing corrosion/corroded

tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Jun 2016 161,713 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion showing/corroded inner wing,sills,rear wheelboxes underside etc

for light slightly poor/temp repaired

front wheels :165/55/13 rears 185/55/14

handbrake stiff/slightly poor

headlamp beam patterns slightly poor

rear numberplate slightly poor/has cover over it

Pass 30 Jun 2015 156,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 152,498 miles

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

Power steering level can not be seen

Fail 3 Jul 2014 152,489 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Power steering level can not be seen

Pass 29 Jun 2013 145,735 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres showing perrishing/perrished

both h/lamp beam patterns slightly deteriorated

front suspension wishbone bushes showing slight deterioratioin

front+rear brake discs pitted

n/s handbrake slightly poor

rear number plate slightly obscured

underside showing some corrosion/corroded inc:sills.floors.chassis+door shut etc

Fail 20 Jun 2013 145,735 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres showing perrishing/perrished

both h/lamp beam patterns slightly deteriorated

front suspension wishbone bushes showing slight deterioratioin

front+rear brake discs pitted

n/s handbrake slightly poor

rear number plate slightly obscured

underside showing some corrosion/corroded inc:sills.floors.chassis+door shut etc

Pass 21 Jan 2010 143,962 miles

REar discs slightly pitted on inner surface

o/s/r sill slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2010 143,918 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

REar discs slightly pitted on inner surface

o/s/r sill slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2009 139,029 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 134,501 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 126,369 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 117,427 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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J232 CDT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J232 CDT, 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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J232 CDT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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