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J628 ARC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,671 mi
Last recorded116,671 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ628 ARC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 116,671 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded but not holed

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 116,671 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose coil over lock nut loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose coil over nut loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose coil over lock nut loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose coil over lock nut loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded but not holed

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 110,386 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 110,386 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 105,644 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 105,643 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 103,586 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 97,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 90,199 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 89,400 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 88,335 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 86,842 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 84,622 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 81,445 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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J628 ARC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J628 ARC, 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 J628 ARC registered?

J628 ARC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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