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N554 JLU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

182,251 mi
Last recorded182,251 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN554 JLU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 182,251 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 182,249 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 172,568 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 172,266 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 162,002 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 161,964 miles

Central Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 145,936 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill holed corrosion

front floor pans corroded

rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2016 145,873 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg under drivers side headlight (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner sill holed corrosion

front floor pans corroded

rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 147,863 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 15 Jul 2015 147,849 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 11 Jul 2014 137,940 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both headlights deteriorated

rear pads getting low

Pass 29 Jul 2013 131,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 131,107 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 123,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all brake discs rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2012 123,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all brake discs rusty

o/s rear brakes weaker

surface cuts in o/s rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2011 114,455 miles

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

areas of surface corrosion to underside

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2011 114,451 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

areas of surface corrosion to underside

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 112,628 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2010 112,599 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2009 110,533 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 110,533 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 107,134 miles

handbrake cables slightly over adjusted

interior mirror cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2007 100,438 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 100,438 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 94,691 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 89,461 miles

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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N554 JLU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 N554 JLU, 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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N554 JLU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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