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J975 WEG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,598 mi
Last recorded144,598 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ975 WEG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 144,598 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 142,409 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 142,409 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2008 136,781 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre cracking in sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2008 136,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre cracking in sidewall

Pass 14 Nov 2006 119,479 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 119,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 109,427 miles

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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J975 WEG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J975 WEG, 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 J975 WEG registered?

J975 WEG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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