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J282 LPX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

261,501 mi
Last recorded261,501 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ282 LPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 261,501 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 261,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 255,909 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 242,298 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 241,751 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 239,479 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill panel has been repaired

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.2.1d)

Rear both shock absorber dust cover split

all ball joint gaiters starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Apr 2018 239,297 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill panel has been repaired

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.2.1d)

Rear both shock absorber dust cover split

all ball joint gaiters starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Apr 2017 237,583 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 236,058 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint cover perished

Pass 29 Apr 2015 234,453 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 232,837 miles

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

imported vehicle

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 26 Apr 2013 230,221 miles

imported vehicle

vehicle has been lowered

Fail 26 Apr 2013 230,221 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

imported vehicle

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 17 Apr 2012 228,055 miles

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 18 Apr 2011 226,202 miles

advise exhausdt system is in poor codition

advise rear brake pipes are rusty

advise underneath of vehicle rusty and in poor condition

Fail 14 Apr 2011 226,202 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise exhausdt system is in poor codition

advise rear brake pipes are rusty

advise underneath of vehicle rusty and in poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2010 222,235 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 222,228 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 222,180 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 212,483 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 199,925 miles

Rear chassis & suspension springs corroded.

Fail 16 Mar 2007 185,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 185,318 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 172,278 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 30 Mar 2006 172,278 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

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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J282 LPX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J282 LPX, 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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J282 LPX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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