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J575 JOU

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

122,463 mi
Last recorded122,463 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ575 JOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 122,463 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 122,463 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 121,722 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 120,303 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 119,983 miles

some rust on sills underside painted

Pass 12 May 2022 119,827 miles

front wheels binding

Pass 19 May 2021 119,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight bind on both front wheels

Pass 23 Jan 2020 118,861 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 118,501 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 117,759 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 117,702 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 117,552 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 116,571 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 112,206 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 109,249 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 108,858 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 108,858 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 108,404 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 105,093 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 100,110 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 92,021 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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J575 JOU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J575 JOU, 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 J575 JOU registered?

J575 JOU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is J575 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J575 JOU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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