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J693 AAW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

167,639 mi
Last recorded167,639 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ693 AAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 167,639 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 166,455 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 165,904 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 165,453 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 164,831 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 163,726 miles

vehicle underbody and suspension undersealed effecting assessment

Fail 10 Nov 2020 163,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

vehicle underbody and suspension undersealed effecting assessment

Pass 7 Aug 2020 163,297 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under vehicle covered in undersealer

Fail 6 Aug 2020 163,297 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

emits slight white smoke during acceralation

under vehicle covered in undersealer

Fail 4 Jul 2017 163,267 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear on bulkhead and at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement displaced (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 159,598 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 159,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet inner wing bulk head (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven handbrake (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 150,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 139,690 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 139,675 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 138,587 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 135,861 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 129,344 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 129,343 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 121,205 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 121,205 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 107,185 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 107,095 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 99,870 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 99,832 miles

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

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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J693 AAW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J693 AAW, 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 J693 AAW registered?

J693 AAW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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