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J933 LPO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,616 mi
Last recorded202,616 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ933 LPO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 202,616 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 202,604 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 201,279 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to get low on inner raised tread section

Nearside Front tyre starting to get low on inner raised tread section

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 201,275 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre starting to get low on inner raised tread section

Nearside Front tyre starting to get low on inner raised tread section

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 198,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 198,347 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 180,998 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 180,711 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

surface rust underneath vehicle, floor, sills, front and rear suspension

Pass 3 May 2014 158,991 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 158,917 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 May 2012 154,850 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sills starting to corrode

rear chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

Fail 24 May 2012 154,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sills starting to corrode

rear chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2011 152,463 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2011 152,457 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

fuel pipes corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2009 143,720 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 133,632 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 128,088 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 128,088 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 119,896 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 113,038 miles

slight corrosion o/s/f iner wing

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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J933 LPO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J933 LPO, 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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J933 LPO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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