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J687 HMV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,539 mi
Last recorded164,539 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ687 HMV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 164,539 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 164,530 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 158,743 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 158,655 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 158,640 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 154,348 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight in both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 154,048 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 153,343 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 108,127 miles

Handbrake only just met required leffort

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 149,471 miles

Both rear brake disks very corroded

Slight oil leak gearbox area

Vehicle over heating during emissions test

Vehicle showing signs of corossion

Fail 4 Aug 2015 149,370 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Both rear brake disks very corroded

Slight oil leak gearbox area

Vehicle over heating during emissions test

Vehicle showing signs of corossion

Pass 11 Aug 2014 146,609 miles

All brake discs rusty although vehicle has been standing so will improve with driving.

Fail 8 Aug 2014 146,609 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

All brake discs rusty although vehicle has been standing so will improve with driving.

Pass 3 May 2013 143,460 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 143,171 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 143,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 139,355 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 139,355 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 132,184 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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J687 HMV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 J687 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 J687 HMV registered?

J687 HMV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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