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N839 DRJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

213,717 mi
Last recorded213,717 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN839 DRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 213,717 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 213,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 213,111 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 213,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 211,464 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISC`S OUTER FACE`S RUSTY. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted WHEEL RIM DAMAGED INNER RIM& OUTER RIM. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp lens slightly defective SEALED BEAM CRACKED & DAMAGED. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 211,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER FLOOR AREA CORROSION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER FLOOR CORROSION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER REAR WHEEL ARCH EXCESSIVE CORROSION ( MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK.). (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL & WHEEL ARCH AREA OUTER. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements TELL TALE FOG LIGHT SWITCH NOT LIGHT UP. (4.5.3 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISC`S OUTER FACE`S RUSTY. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted WHEEL RIM DAMAGED INNER RIM& OUTER RIM. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp lens slightly defective SEALED BEAM CRACKED & DAMAGED. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 210,284 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2023 210,268 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 209,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 209,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 206,790 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 206,780 miles

Emissions not tested due to catalyst damaged (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 202,610 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 202,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 189,992 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 179,980 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 179,678 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 178,617 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 175,768 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 172,922 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 172,922 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2012 170,339 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 170,339 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2011 166,706 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 162,302 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 162,302 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 158,532 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 158,532 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 154,940 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 154,940 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 150,789 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 44,805 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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N839 DRJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N839 DRJ, 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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N839 DRJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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