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JEN 23P

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

44,235 mi
Last recorded44,235 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEN 23P
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 44,235 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 43,842 miles

Exhaust rear silencer and centre pipe corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 43,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer and centre pipe corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever high when operated.

Pass 7 Jun 2024 43,378 miles

Exhaust rear silencer and centre pipe corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever high when operated.

Pass 7 Jun 2023 42,999 miles

Exhaust rear and centre sections are corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever high when operated.

Pass 7 Jun 2022 42,224 miles

Exhaust rear and centre sections are corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever high when operated.

Fail 7 Jun 2022 42,224 miles

Exhaust rear and centre sections are corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever high when operated.

Pass 7 Jun 2021 41,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 41,373 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 40,806 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 40,804 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

both rear sill's have slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2018 40,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with under trays so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 39,517 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 38,198 miles

All road tires perished

Pass 26 May 2015 37,132 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 37,132 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 35,524 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 34,387 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 33,200 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 31,610 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 30,242 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,323 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,567 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 26,400 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 24,515 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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JEN 23P is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 JEN 23P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JEN 23P registered?

JEN 23P is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is JEN 23P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEN 23P shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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