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J956 WDW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,449 mi
Last recorded51,449 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ956 WDW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2026 51,449 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 51,268 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2025 51,193 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2024 49,846 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

n/s o/s track rod end covers slight cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2022 49,357 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 49,056 miles

Offside Rear advise slight corrosion on offside rear sill

Pass 1 Jun 2019 48,790 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 48,790 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 48,221 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,734 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 47,207 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 46,431 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 46,357 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking on tread area

front and rear subframes has corosion and around front and rear suspension due to vehicle been standing

Pass 13 Dec 2011 46,312 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,567 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 45,536 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J956 WDW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J956 WDW, 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 J956 WDW registered?

J956 WDW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 July 1998.

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