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J60 RFB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,642 mi
Last recorded68,642 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 RFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 68,642 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2025 68,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front suspension coil spring corroded

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2024 68,440 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre tread ''getting'' low

Under tray fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2023 68,222 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs have minor corrosion.

Hand brake reserve travel requires attention

Under tray fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2023 68,218 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

All 4 suspension coil springs have minor corrosion.

Hand brake reserve travel requires attention

Under tray fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2022 67,856 miles

Both rear suspension springs corroded

Parking brake reserve travel requires attention/adjustment

Pass 27 Oct 2020 67,407 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2020 67,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019 66,055 miles

Both rear tyre treads wearing low

Emission test erratic. Lack of use?

Exhaust corroded

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2018 65,444 miles

Offside front and offside rear tyre sidewalls damaged

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 64,959 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Slight run-out/judder of nearside rear brake disc/brake

Fail 7 Jul 2017 64,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Slight run-out/judder of nearside rear brake disc/brake

Pass 2 Jul 2016 64,467 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

all suspension parts corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 63,603 miles

rear brake discs rusty

rear suspension arms rusty

surface rust on both outer sills

Pass 5 Jul 2014 63,145 miles

front and rear suspension rusty

front brake pads 3/4 worn

surface rust on outer sills

Pass 29 Jun 2013 62,405 miles

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

surface rust on both outer sills

Pass 8 Jun 2012 58,806 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear pads low disc corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2011 55,263 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outer sills rusty n/s and o/s

rear discs rusty and worn

rear pads 3/4 worn

suspension front and rear rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2010 53,042 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 50,696 miles

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

both outter sills corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2008 48,757 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 47,772 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 46,323 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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J60 RFB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J60 RFB, 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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J60 RFB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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