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J27 MXX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,416 mi
Last recorded119,416 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 MXX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 119,416 miles

under side of vehicle body and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2024 119,414 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel little reserve travel in handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits co reading to high (8.2.1.2 (b))

under side of vehicle body and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2023 112,790 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 105,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 105,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 104,788 miles

Small rust patch on nearside outer sill

Pass 10 May 2018 104,600 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 104,039 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2015 103,548 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 102,935 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 102,671 miles

windscreen has damage on n/s outside swept area

Fail 6 Sep 2012 101,885 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 101,885 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 100,727 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 100,727 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 99,531 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 98,527 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 96,329 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 91,485 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 90,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Radiator in poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2006 85,853 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2006 85,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J27 MXX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J27 MXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J27 MXX registered?

J27 MXX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J27 MXX safe to buy?

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