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J564 SVV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

193,239 mi
Last recorded193,239 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ564 SVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 193,239 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 186,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stone chip to windscreen

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 180,776 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel tank rusting

underside rusting

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Jul 2017 177,756 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 173,652 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all suspension componants rusted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank rusted

slight surface rust to brake all brake pipes

underside rusting

Fail 6 Jul 2016 173,640 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all suspension componants rusted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank rusted

offside rear wheel arch rusted

slight surface rust to brake all brake pipes

underside rusting

Pass 1 Jul 2015 171,916 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre perishing.

Fail 1 Jul 2015 171,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre perishing.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 169,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 166,568 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 163,063 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 160,372 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 153,538 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 153,163 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 148,003 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 144,368 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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J564 SVV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J564 SVV, 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 J564 SVV registered?

J564 SVV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is J564 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J564 SVV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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