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J5 JGG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

29,212 mi
Last recorded29,212 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 JGG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 29,212 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 29,100 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill outer corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 28,988 miles

Nearside Rear front of n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 28,811 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear corrosion on front of n/s/r wheel arch.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 28,698 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear front of n/s/r wheel arch corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 28,268 miles

slight corrosion at bottom of front edge of nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 30 May 2019 27,815 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 27,478 miles

Nearside outer sill corroding at rear

Small split in drivers wiper blade

Pass 25 May 2017 27,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front wipers split

Pass 12 May 2016 26,822 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 26,363 miles

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

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

o/s/f wiper split but still clears screen

Pass 13 May 2014 25,691 miles

n/s/r c.v boot slightly weaping oil

very slight oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 25,122 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 24,692 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 23,995 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 23,292 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 22,672 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 21,884 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 20,911 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2007 20,911 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 19,677 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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J5 JGG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 J5 JGG, 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 J5 JGG registered?

J5 JGG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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