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XJI 5817

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

64,488 mi
Last recorded64,488 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 5817
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 64,488 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 63,131 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 62,462 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 62,461 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 57,712 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 57,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 51,475 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 51,475 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 49,142 miles

rear lamp on o/ side damage

Pass 20 Aug 2019 47,101 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 47,034 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 45,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wall and tread slightly cracking

Fail 27 Sep 2017 45,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre wall and tread slightly cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2016 43,471 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 42,553 miles

N/S/F Tyre has a nail

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 39,711 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 39,711 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 37,635 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 37,635 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 35,498 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,541 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 33,541 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 33,368 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 33,368 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 32,710 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 32,710 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 31,502 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 30,042 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,892 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 5817 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 5817, 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 XJI 5817 registered?

XJI 5817 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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