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J791 WRX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,076 mi
Last recorded119,076 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ791 WRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 119,076 miles

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

underside and components rather corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2025 119,076 miles

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

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

underside and components rather corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2024 113,946 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 112,475 miles

Underside of vehicle been underseald

Underside of vehicle showing sings of corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2022 110,762 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 108,674 miles

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

underbody corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2020 105,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Jan 2019 105,898 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 141,838 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 105,089 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 105,081 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) going to brake flexi hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 95,238 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 91,182 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 80,287 miles

Front number plate damaged

Oil leak from diff

Fail 26 Apr 2012 80,254 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front number plate damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak from diff

Pass 2 Jun 2011 68,731 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 20 May 2011 68,637 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 61,514 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 57,917 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,300 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 55,714 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 51,823 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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J791 WRX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J791 WRX, 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 J791 WRX registered?

J791 WRX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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