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M2 JTC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

92,292 mi
Last recorded92,292 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 JTC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 92,292 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wing heavily corroded

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wing heavily corroded

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody heavily undersealed and corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2025 90,671 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Heavy Corrosion To Wing

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

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

Offside Front Heavy Corrosion To Wing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 90,671 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Heavy Corrosion To Wing

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

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

Offside Front Heavy Corrosion To Wing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 89,122 miles

Age related under body corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2023 87,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 86,553 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 85,385 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 83,022 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 81,554 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 80,205 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 80,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 79,064 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,950 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 75,237 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 73,602 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 73,118 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 73,106 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 73,106 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 72,774 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 71,645 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 71,627 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 70,719 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 67,369 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 66,273 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 58,203 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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M2 JTC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green 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 M2 JTC, 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 M2 JTC registered?

M2 JTC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is M2 JTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 JTC 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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