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J570 BJN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,157 mi
Last recorded131,157 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ570 BJN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 131,157 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 125,962 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 124,555 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 121,610 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 121,610 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 118,344 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 118,292 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 114,150 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 110,685 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 106,336 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 100,843 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 193,655 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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J570 BJN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J570 BJN, 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 J570 BJN registered?

J570 BJN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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