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J529 JNP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

68,943 mi
Last recorded68,943 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ529 JNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 68,943 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 68,943 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2016 68,823 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 68,823 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose split pin missing (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose split pin missing (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,386 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 57,386 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 54,148 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

light corrosion on sill n/s

Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,148 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

light corrosion on sill n/s

Pass 9 Apr 2011 53,658 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 53,319 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 53,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 51,484 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 44,977 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 44,960 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 44,729 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2006
Fail 11 Apr 2006 44,080 miles

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

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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J529 JNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 J529 JNP, 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 J529 JNP registered?

J529 JNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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