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J703 JOU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

136,600 mi
Last recorded136,600 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ703 JOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 136,600 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 136,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at tee piece-two pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 136,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 134,928 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 133,472 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 133,472 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 131,737 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 128,767 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 128,767 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 128,188 miles

Both front outer sill corroded and have a very small hole

Pass 20 Apr 2018 127,366 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 126,405 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 126,196 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 124,993 miles

offside rear & both front tyres are cracking

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2014 124,084 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 13 Apr 2013 122,638 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracking

o/s front tyre cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2012 121,634 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 121,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 115,781 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 115,726 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 104,466 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 104,409 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 103,575 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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J703 JOU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J703 JOU, 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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J703 JOU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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