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J819 WEP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

207,741 mi
Last recorded207,741 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ819 WEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2023 207,741 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wheel arch / sill end plate area corroding behind trim , repaired area covered with fibre glass and underseal. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wheel arch / sill end plate area corroding behind trim and repaired area covered with fibreglass and underseal. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber wearing

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S corroding -- link bushes perishing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal perishing -- Recommend attention.

N/S & O/S chassis rail slightly damaged

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S -- link bushes perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear N/S & O/S tyre pressures seem slightly low

Rear Suspension components corroding

Stone-chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2022 206,479 miles

Both rear outer sills have mild corrosion but not resulting in any holes or weakness

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 204,818 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 204,818 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working Both rear. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 203,055 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 24 May 2019 200,170 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 197,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold from inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold from inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2017 195,301 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge Worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2017 195,301 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge Worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 192,993 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 191,178 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 190,587 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 190,586 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 May 2014 186,940 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 178,756 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 178,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 170,957 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 162,636 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2010 155,226 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 147,177 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 May 2008 138,009 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 128,486 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 117,487 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 117,487 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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J819 WEP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 J819 WEP, 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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J819 WEP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 1998.

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