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J627 JNP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,313 mi
Last recorded164,313 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ627 JNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2025 164,313 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 163,382 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 161,403 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 160,885 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 151,501 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2013 151,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places

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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J627 JNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J627 JNP, 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 J627 JNP registered?

J627 JNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is J627 JNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J627 JNP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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