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XJI 1378

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

207,001 mi
Last recorded207,001 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 1378
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 207,001 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 206,991 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 206,870 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 206,817 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 206,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underbody sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 206,721 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 206,333 miles

heavy corrosion on front and rear subframes

small splits in several front and rear rubber suspension bushes

Fail 1 Sep 2021 206,333 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

heavy corrosion on front and rear subframes

small splits in several front and rear rubber suspension bushes

Pass 10 Sep 2020 206,322 miles

heavy surface rust on o/s and n/s underbody sills

heavy surface rust on rear subframe

Fail 8 Sep 2020 206,322 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

heavy surface rust on o/s and n/s underbody sills

heavy surface rust on rear subframe

Pass 8 Aug 2019 206,225 miles

surface rust on several steel brake pipes

Fail 6 Aug 2019 206,225 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

surface rust on several steel brake pipes

Pass 7 Aug 2018 206,034 miles

slight misting of oil on o/s front suspension leg

surface rust on several front and rear steel brake pipes

surface rust on several front and rear suspension components

Pass 8 Aug 2017 205,947 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 205,947 miles

Emissions not tested iregular and high tickover (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2017 205,932 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 205,567 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 206,379 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 204,617 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 204,061 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 201,653 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 200,548 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion under all car

Fail 22 Jun 2011 200,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion under all car

Pass 1 Jul 2010 199,173 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear brake disc pitted

Fail 29 Jun 2010 199,173 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear brake disc pitted

Pass 18 Nov 2008 195,990 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 195,990 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 187,130 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 186,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 174,002 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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XJI 1378 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 XJI 1378, 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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XJI 1378 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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