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J970 GGP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

152,571 mi
Last recorded152,571 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ970 GGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 152,571 miles

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

differential corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2024 151,937 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 151,625 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 149,576 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 140,489 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 140,460 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 135,912 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2019 127,002 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 127,002 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 119,624 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both sides started to corrode (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear sub frames slight corroded but not weakened

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 119,624 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both sides started to corrode (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front and rear sub frames slight corroded but not weakened

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 119,607 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All 4 (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear suspension arms slightly rusty

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 18 May 2017 119,606 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All 4 (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear suspension arms slightly rusty

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 117,957 miles

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

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

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

suspension components very rusty front and rear

Pass 31 Mar 2015 117,954 miles

general corrodsion underside and damage to chassis by grounding

Fail 31 Mar 2015 117,954 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

general corrodsion underside and damage to chassis by grounding

Pass 28 Mar 2014 117,252 miles

corrosion on drivers side rear outer sill

corrosion on subframes and chassis

Pass 17 Apr 2012 117,006 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 117,006 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 117,005 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 117,000 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 116,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake lever has long travel

Pass 9 Jul 2008 116,909 miles

hand brake lever has long travel

Pass 5 Jul 2007 115,794 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 115,794 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 112,885 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 112,885 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

o/s chassis rail damaged but not weakened

o/s rear drive boot split outer

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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J970 GGP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 J970 GGP, 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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J970 GGP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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