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J369 HTU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,173 mi
Last recorded117,173 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ369 HTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 117,173 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak

Various brake pipes corroded

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 27 May 2022 116,565 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 115,930 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Under-tray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2019 115,684 miles

handbrake lever requires adjustment

n/s/f door mirror is cracked

n/s/r outer sill is corroding

oil leak on the engine

oil leak on the gearbox

Pass 29 Jun 2018 114,559 miles

n/s/f door mirror is cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2017 113,826 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2015 111,996 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 110,962 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 109,242 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 108,615 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 107,858 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 107,840 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 106,441 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 106,426 miles

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

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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J369 HTU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J369 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J369 HTU registered?

J369 HTU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is J369 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J369 HTU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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