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J739 WEP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,142 mi
Last recorded140,142 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ739 WEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 140,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 137,737 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 144,687 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Jun 2008 136,936 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 136,935 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 121,690 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 121,690 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 114,207 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 114,207 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 111,035 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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J739 WEP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J739 WEP, 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 J739 WEP registered?

J739 WEP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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