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J802 BJN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

207,505 mi
Last recorded207,505 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ802 BJN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 207,505 miles

corrosion to nearside outer sill and closing pannel

Pass 25 Jan 2022 194,786 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 194,770 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 179,018 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 178,718 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 178,417 miles

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 176,720 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 176,687 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 May 2018 176,642 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2017 175,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded/bordeline (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 May 2017 175,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded/bordeline (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 167,174 miles

Rear brake discs pitted.

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 169,821 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 169,821 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 163,145 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 163,145 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 154,932 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 150,524 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 150,524 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 140,427 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 140,427 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 131,823 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 131,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside rear tyre on limit

Tyre size is 185/60x14H

Pass 8 Oct 2007 128,911 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 115,855 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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J802 BJN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 J802 BJN, 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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J802 BJN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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