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J376 LPX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

210,130 mi
Last recorded210,130 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ376 LPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 210,130 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 209,449 miles

both rear sills are corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel rim slightly damage

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 208,777 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel rim slightly damaged

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both rear outer sills corroded but not excessively

Pass 11 Jun 2021 208,061 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 206,477 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 206,467 miles

Emissions not tested due to major blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 204,605 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 198,648 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 193,790 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 193,253 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 193,253 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 191,593 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 189,076 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 189,076 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 184,042 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre stop lamp not connected

Pass 11 Feb 2011 176,713 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front road wheel slightly stiff to rotate

Fail 11 Feb 2011 176,713 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

nearside front road wheel slightly stiff to rotate

Pass 19 Jan 2010 170,241 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 157,923 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 145,715 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 145,369 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 144,506 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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J376 LPX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J376 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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What year was J376 LPX registered?

J376 LPX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is J376 LPX safe to buy?

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