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J657 JNP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

213,127 mi
Last recorded213,127 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ657 JNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 213,127 miles

oil leak!

Fail 1 Apr 2019 213,128 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front tyres& o-s-r flat!!

Horn not working properly in0p! (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak!

Pass 20 Apr 2018 209,397 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

chassis slightly corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2018 209,396 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

chassis slightly corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 207,243 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately nearside & offside chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion nearside & offside rear inner sills

slight corrosion on front & rear suspension components

Fail 15 Aug 2016 207,241 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Emissions not tested exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight corrosion nearside & offside rear inner sills

slight corrosion on front & rear suspension components

Pass 14 Aug 2015 205,217 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 205,170 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

X4 front ball joint dust covers perishing

o/s / n/s front tyres perishing

o/s rear tyre perishing

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner sills

Fail 17 Jun 2013 205,166 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

X4 front ball joint dust covers perishing

o/s / n/s front tyres perishing

o/s rear tyre perishing

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner sills

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner sills

Pass 23 May 2012 205,080 miles

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

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

battery insicure

o/s rear tyre perishing in treads

sealed beam headlamp fitted to n/s

slight corrosion o/s / n/s front floors

slight corrosion o/s / n/s outer sills

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner sills

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner wheel arches

surface corrosion all brake discs

Fail 22 May 2012 205,072 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

battery insicure

o/s rear tyre perishing in treads

slight corrosion o/s / n/s front floors

slight corrosion o/s / n/s outer sills

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner sills

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner wheel arches

surface corrosion all brake discs

Pass 6 May 2011 205,058 miles

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

n/s centre chassis corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2011 205,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

n/s centre chassis corroded

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 201,332 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2010 201,329 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2009 193,337 miles

N/S sill damaged

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2008 181,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 178,570 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 178,523 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 172,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 172,825 miles

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

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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J657 JNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J657 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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J657 JNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 July 1998.

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