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J800 NJM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,002 mi
Last recorded171,002 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 NJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 171,002 miles

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

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

all chassis has slight corrosion

all vehicle components corroded

nearside and offside inner sills heavily under sealed

rear exhaust secured with metal wire

Fail 4 Mar 2017 171,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour one is gas discharged and the other is halogen (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' stickers (8.3.1e)

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

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

all chassis has slight corrosion

all vehicle components corroded

rear exhaust secured with metal wire

Pass 12 Mar 2016 161,140 miles

all springs have slight corrosion.

Fail 11 Mar 2016 161,137 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

all springs have slight corrosion.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 157,498 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 150,428 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside/nearside rear outer sills corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2013 145,393 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 145,393 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 138,428 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 138,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 135,323 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 126,978 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 117,434 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 106,715 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 106,715 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 104,805 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 103,445 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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J800 NJM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J800 NJM, 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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J800 NJM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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