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J6 TOH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

145,326 mi
Last recorded145,326 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 TOH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 145,326 miles

suspension and underbody undersealed

Pass 27 Mar 2025 143,252 miles

suspension and underbody undersealed

Pass 7 Oct 2023 140,103 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 4 Oct 2022 136,830 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2021 134,550 miles

suspension and underbody undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2020 133,097 miles

suspension and underbody undersealed

Fail 26 Sep 2020 133,094 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

suspension and underbody undersealed

Pass 6 Apr 2019 129,584 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 127,728 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 126,175 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage to rear chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill sowing corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill showing corrosion (2.4.A.3)

unable to check all steel brake pipes due to excess grease and under seal

Fail 28 Sep 2016 126,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 124,885 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 124,792 miles

Headlamp aim too low FRONTS (1.8)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2014 122,690 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 121,285 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 118,623 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 118,580 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 116,711 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 115,142 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 111,496 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 111,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 106,800 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 106,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 100,710 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 100,706 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 82,563 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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J6 TOH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J6 TOH, 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 J6 TOH registered?

J6 TOH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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