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J662 ARC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,739 mi
Last recorded102,739 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ662 ARC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 102,739 miles

Front suspension corroded

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

Rear suspension corroded

lower covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2024 102,306 miles

Front suspension corroded

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

Rear suspension corroded

lower covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2023 101,616 miles

Front lower cover fitted

Front/rear suspension corroded

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 100,998 miles

Engine oil leak

Lower covers fitted

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear wing/chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear wing/sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 100,998 miles

Engine oil leak

Lower covers fitted

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear wing/chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear wing/sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 100,134 miles

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

Front headlamp patterns

Front oil leaks

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 99,006 miles

Front headlamp patterns

Offside Rear sill end corroded

oil leaks

suspension corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 98,413 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

suspension corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 97,546 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 96,034 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 94,176 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 92,007 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 83,805 miles

advise nearside front /offside front upper and lower ball joint boots perrished

advise wire detatched from rear lambda sensor

Pass 6 Sep 2007 83,266 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 83,266 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

advise engine under tray fitted

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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J662 ARC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J662 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 J662 ARC registered?

J662 ARC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is J662 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J662 ARC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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