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J80 PBB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,484 mi
Last recorded97,484 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 PBB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 97,484 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 96,494 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 96,493 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 95,472 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 94,494 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 94,493 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 93,275 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 93,275 miles

Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 4 May 2021 91,468 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 89,226 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 86,963 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 84,544 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2016 80,825 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 77,963 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,713 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 74,713 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 70,523 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 66,219 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 61,447 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 57,592 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 57,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,735 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 49,773 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 48,135 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 45,728 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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J80 PBB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J80 PBB, 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 J80 PBB registered?

J80 PBB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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The MOT history for J80 PBB shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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