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J588 WRX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

151,490 mi
Last recorded151,490 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ588 WRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 151,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sill(s) corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2024 151,375 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 150,978 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 150,977 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 150,951 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 150,949 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 149,848 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 149,848 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 144,160 miles

hand brake lever travel

Pass 27 Feb 2018 135,535 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 190,826 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 126,704 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 122,989 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 121,264 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 121,264 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 120,801 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 120,801 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 120,528 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 120,528 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 119,773 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 118,608 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 115,890 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 115,890 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 112,604 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 108,024 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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J588 WRX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J588 WRX, 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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J588 WRX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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