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R101 OLJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

73,493 mi
Last recorded73,493 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 OLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 73,493 miles

All flexi-brake hose end ferules corroded and rear brake discs corroded.

All tyres cracked/perished.

Corrosion at the rear of both sills.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear subframes, suspension/braking components all have heavy surface corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Borderline MOT pass and headlamp aim low. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Borderline MOT pass and headlamp aim low. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked.

Pass 18 Aug 2025 73,173 miles

All flexi-brake hose end ferrules corroding.

All tyres starting to crack/perish.

Both outer sills @ rear and into the wheel arch corroded.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear subframe/suspension assemblies have heavy surface corrosion.

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked.

There is a lot of travel in the handbrake operation and may require adjustment? No free-play in cable.

Fail 18 Aug 2025 73,173 miles

All flexi-brake hose end ferrules corroding.

All tyres starting to crack/perish.

Both outer sills @ rear and into the wheel arch corroded.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear subframe/suspension assemblies have heavy surface corrosion.

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked.

There is a lot of travel in the handbrake operation and may require adjustment? No free-play in cable.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers very poor. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 72,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 72,343 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 71,838 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 70,949 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 70,693 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 70,265 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 69,929 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 68,360 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 67,210 miles

Handbrake Travel

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,446 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight rear under-body rust

Pass 29 Aug 2014 64,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear lamp damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,148 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 46,886 miles

corrosion forming n/s sill

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

surface corrosion n/s/r brake disc

Fail 16 Aug 2011 46,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,314 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 45,411 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 45,411 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 40,500 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,235 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 34,779 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 31,581 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 28,092 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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R101 OLJ 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 88%.

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 R101 OLJ, 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 R101 OLJ registered?

R101 OLJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R101 OLJ shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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