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J699 HCB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

134,636 mi
Last recorded134,636 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ699 HCB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 134,636 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ALL ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 134,367 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 130,225 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 130,224 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Floor insecure ARCH (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail corroded, previous repair failed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery in boot (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKES not tested due to condition brake pipe

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch corroded and hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch closing plate not welded on inner edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

timing belt cover missing

Pass 5 Apr 2019 142,599 miles

VEHICLE SUSPENSION AND UNDERBODY HEAVILY CORRODED SURFACESS.

Fail 7 Mar 2019 142,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded SUPPLY CORRODED . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded SUPPLY PIPE CORRODED ON END TOO FLEXY. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged SUPPLY PIPE KINKED. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

ALL SUSPENSION WISHBONES AND REAR ARMS HEAVILY CORRODED.

BODY UNDERSIDE FLOORS AND INNER SILL AREAS HEAVILY CORRODED.

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES HEAVILY CORRODED.

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SUPPLY END TOO FLEXY. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 140,466 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 140,456 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 136,581 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 136,530 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 132,062 miles

signs of corrrosion on both lower wishbones (front)

slight corrosion o/s front brake pipe

Fail 30 Mar 2015 124,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 124,469 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 117,150 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 113,735 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 110,501 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 107,574 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 104,781 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 100,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 95,904 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 95,804 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 90,028 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 90,028 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 85,179 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 85,179 miles

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

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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J699 HCB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 J699 HCB, 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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J699 HCB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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