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J445 HTU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,384 mi
Last recorded154,384 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ445 HTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 154,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 154,195 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 154,195 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 153,842 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 152,980 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 151,180 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 149,861 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 149,032 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 146,970 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 146,970 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 146,245 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 146,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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J445 HTU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J445 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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What year was J445 HTU registered?

J445 HTU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 October 1998.

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