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J71 XDP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

203,164 mi
Last recorded203,164 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ71 XDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 203,164 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 201,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 201,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 199,981 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 198,897 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 197,172 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 197,172 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 194,819 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 192,283 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 190,299 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 188,876 miles

Front and rear all brake pipe been grease

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

both side chassis leg damage

Fail 18 May 2016 188,876 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front and rear all brake pipe been grease

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

both side chassis leg damage

Fail 1 Jul 2013 188,567 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 188,567 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 186,303 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 186,303 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 186,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 175,385 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 157,238 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 142,745 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 134,349 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 123,677 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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J71 XDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J71 XDP, 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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J71 XDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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