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WJI 5198

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,764 mi
Last recorded48,764 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJI 5198
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 48,764 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 48,681 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 48,381 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 48,231 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2022 48,113 miles

Chip to windscreen

Handbrake travel.

Pass 29 Mar 2021 47,874 miles

chip to screen

Pass 30 Mar 2020 47,543 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 47,350 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 47,040 miles

front brake balance

Pass 23 Mar 2017 46,782 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 46,414 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 45,913 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 45,326 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,695 miles

front brake balance

Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,403 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 42,766 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,958 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,446 miles

Chips to screen.

Nearside rear outer sill corroding.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 37,975 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

o/s/r & n/s/r outer sills corr

Pass 3 Apr 2007 36,732 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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WJI 5198 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJI 5198, 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 WJI 5198 registered?

WJI 5198 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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