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J661 JNP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,707 mi
Last recorded86,707 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ661 JNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 86,707 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

inner and outer sills slightly corroded and rear suspension

Pass 11 Jul 2024 85,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 86,528 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 85,989 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 85,305 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 85,305 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 84,656 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear anti roll bar link bushes heavily perished

Pass 22 May 2020 83,480 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 82,066 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 82,040 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 81,748 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 80,609 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 79,612 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 78,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 76,952 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,534 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 75,500 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 74,194 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 69,874 miles

Oil leak

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 May 2009 62,354 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 48,255 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 29,746 miles

nearside rear lower wishbone arm front camber adjustment bolt has been replaced

Fail 22 Dec 2006 29,337 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear lower wishbone arm front camber adjustment bolt has been replaced with normal bolt

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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J661 JNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J661 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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J661 JNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 July 1998.

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