MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns front upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns front lower (2.4.G.1)
floor chassis rails slightly distorted
rear inner wheel arches at front slightly corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns front upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns front (2.4.G.1)
floor chassis rails slightly distorted
fuel cap seal starting to perish and crack
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns front upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns front (2.4.G.1)
floor chassis rails slightly distorted
fuel cap seal starting to perish and crack
all brake pipes have slight corrosion
offside front shocker dust cover deteriorated
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front tyre is perished/cracked
nearside rear tyre is perished/cracked
offside front tyre is perished/cracked
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front coil spring extreme end is fractured
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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J918 BJN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 J918 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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J918 BJN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1998.
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