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L547 JOP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

91,797 mi
Last recorded91,797 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL547 JOP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 91,797 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 91,792 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by main beam (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 91,575 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 91,575 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 91,449 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 91,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 82,288 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 80,411 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 78,370 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 77,699 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 77,698 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 noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 77,602 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 77,576 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 77,358 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 76,960 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 76,204 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 75,957 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 74,834 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 73,197 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 72,271 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 72,265 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2009 70,837 miles

Speedometer values are shown in Kilometers

Fail 26 Feb 2009 70,837 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Speedometer values are shown in Kilometers

Pass 14 Feb 2008 66,611 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 122,346 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 122,173 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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L547 JOP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L547 JOP, 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 L547 JOP registered?

L547 JOP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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