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J723 LMW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,003 mi
Last recorded12,003 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ723 LMW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 12,003 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 114,575 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 114,575 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 111,196 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 109,394 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 109,381 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 103,897 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 103,895 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 94,338 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 94,338 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 87,207 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 85,546 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 85,546 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 83,240 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 83,237 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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J723 LMW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J723 LMW, 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 J723 LMW registered?

J723 LMW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is J723 LMW safe to buy?

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