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J2 PFY

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,773 mi
Last recorded92,773 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 PFY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 92,773 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 91,658 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 90,454 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 89,586 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 88,767 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 87,664 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 86,446 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 84,893 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 83,699 miles

o/s sill has had a repair

shiney bits under bonnet

Pass 14 Apr 2016 81,722 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 81,706 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 80,705 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,705 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 76,242 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 72,623 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 69,770 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 67,008 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 67,008 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 64,165 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 61,903 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 59,469 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 56,701 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 52,920 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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J2 PFY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J2 PFY, 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 J2 PFY registered?

J2 PFY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is J2 PFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 PFY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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