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J777 AGB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

172,206 mi
Last recorded172,206 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 AGB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 172,206 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 170,554 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 168,934 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 168,390 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 165,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill / wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear sill / wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 163,821 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 162,344 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 160,378 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall very badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged front and rear very badly deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner sill, outer sills recently repaired. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s sidewalls very badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2016 158,985 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 157,957 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 155,052 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 150,077 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn.

front brakes binding slightly.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 148,263 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Mar 2009 145,092 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2008 144,608 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 143,648 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 142,553 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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J777 AGB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J777 AGB, 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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J777 AGB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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