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L11 JMJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,388 mi
Last recorded60,388 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 JMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 60,388 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking Brake Lever has Excess Travel

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Outer Sills/Sill Ends have Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 47,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 45,328 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REARS O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 45,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REARS O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 44,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUYER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 41,273 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONTS O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 37,874 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 37,874 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 35,525 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 31,860 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 26,458 miles

Front Both front tyres starting to perish, especially near side front

Nearside Rear outer sill and wheel arch corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2017 19,869 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear outer sill and wheel arch area corroding

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms front and rear of vehicle (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 19,869 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear outer sill and wheel arch area corroding

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms front and rear of vehicle (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 19,461 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 19,298 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 18,944 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 18,644 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 18,063 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 17,704 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 16,571 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 15,686 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 14,238 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 12,602 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 11,159 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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L11 JMJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L11 JMJ, 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 L11 JMJ registered?

L11 JMJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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