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J3 DYU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,601 mi
Last recorded99,601 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 DYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 May 2023 99,601 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 99,462 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 98,597 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 98,597 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 98,596 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 97,801 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 97,801 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 97,456 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 97,456 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 89,188 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 89,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 78,198 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 78,198 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake binding (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 67,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 61,753 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2015 61,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 61,327 miles

Chip in windscreen,

Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,519 miles

Both front and nearside rear inner brake pads appear very low,

Chip in screen in zone B

Corrosion on offside rear cill,

Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,153 miles

both outter rear cills corroded

damage to screen (zone b)

exhaust rear silencer joint corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 17 Aug 2011 53,886 miles

belly pan fitted

damage to screen (zone b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 50,820 miles

Chip in screen in zone B,

Nearside rear wheel slightly buckled on inner edge,

Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,687 miles

Chip in screen in zone B,

Pass 15 Aug 2008 44,784 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,993 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

HAND BRAKE HAS LONG TRAVELL

Pass 17 Aug 2006 36,608 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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J3 DYU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 J3 DYU, 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 J3 DYU registered?

J3 DYU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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