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J35 HTU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

122,137 mi
Last recorded122,137 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ35 HTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2025 122,137 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2025 122,125 miles

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached bracket bolt not tightened (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge nearly through to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 118,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension arms corroded

front nearside wing insecure at bottom

nearside sill corroded

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2023 118,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front lower wing insecure

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear stabiliser mounting bolt insecure

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2021 114,936 miles

Nearside Rear of inner sill corroded

Offside Rear of outer sill corroded

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

after market headlamps fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2020 112,722 miles

Nearside Front lamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear of inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear of outer sill corroded

after market headlamps fitted

clutch pedal rubber worn

transmission oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2020 112,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and wearing badly on inner shoulder nearly down to ply/cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front lamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear of inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear of outer sill corroded

after market headlamps fitted

clutch pedal rubber worn

transmission oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2019 97,726 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 97,194 miles

under body corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 92,625 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 92,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 92,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

battery not charging

vehicle overheated during test

Fail 6 Dec 2012 92,525 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 91,523 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 91,523 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 86,112 miles

hand brake lever travel on limit

Fail 24 Nov 2010 86,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake lever travel on limit

Pass 14 Feb 2009 83,100 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

hand brake lever travel

rear fog lamp switch lamp very dimm

Fail 14 Feb 2009 83,082 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake lever travel

rear fog lamp switch lamp very dimm

Pass 17 Jan 2008 77,153 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 74,273 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 72,521 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 72,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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J35 HTU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 J35 HTU, 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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J35 HTU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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