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J680 HMV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,763 mi
Last recorded163,763 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ680 HMV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 163,763 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 161,970 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 159,531 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 159,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 157,262 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 154,187 miles

All tyres perished

Nearside Front 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 28 Jul 2014 141,571 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 141,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 129,020 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 128,975 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 128,183 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 128,183 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2010 125,137 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 122,521 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 120,164 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 118,708 miles

Offside 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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J680 HMV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J680 HMV, 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 J680 HMV registered?

J680 HMV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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