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N5 KJL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,862 mi
Last recorded78,862 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 KJL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 78,862 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 78,621 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 78,442 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2023 78,118 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 77,754 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 77,687 miles

Nearside Rear Rust hole not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished but not showing cords

Offside Front Tyre heavily perished but not showing cords

Offside Rear Rust hole not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished but not showing cords

Pass 23 Jun 2018 77,202 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 76,622 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 27 Jun 2017 76,622 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Jun 2016 75,315 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres worn off on inner edges and starting to crack on sidewalls but not showing cords

Pass 3 Jun 2014 74,197 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,045 miles

front tyres worn edges and badly perished

Pass 5 Oct 2011 68,293 miles

front tyres wearing edges and perished

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,014 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 68,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 65,226 miles

o/s outer sill corroded not within 12 inchs of seat belt mount however if it gets any worse then will fall into prescribed area

Pass 30 Jul 2008 61,956 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 58,833 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 58,833 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 53,470 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 53,460 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres starting to crack on outer wall

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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N5 KJL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N5 KJL, 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 N5 KJL registered?

N5 KJL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is N5 KJL safe to buy?

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