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J544 JNP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,278 mi
Last recorded76,278 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ544 JNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 76,278 miles

Advise L/H/R tyre 3.0.mm. 185/60/R14/82H. Primewell.

Advise auxillary drive belt and V drive belt worn and perished.

Advise brake and clutch pedal antislip rubbers worn and perished.

Advise steering getting stiff.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 76,276 miles

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

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

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

Advise L/H/R tyre 3.0.mm. 185/60/R14/82H. Primewell.

Advise auxillary drive belt and V drive belt worn and perished.

Advise brake and clutch pedal antislip rubbers worn and perished.

Advise steering getting stiff.

Pass 8 Jun 2013 70,357 miles

Advise anti slip provision on brake and clutch pedals worn.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 64,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all shock boots split

both rear sills corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2011 59,139 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 53,340 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 49,498 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 47,462 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 47,462 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 May 2007 45,502 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 45,502 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 43,144 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 43,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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J544 JNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J544 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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J544 JNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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