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XJT 120B

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,750 mi
Last recorded93,750 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJT 120B
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 93,750 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 92,906 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 91,703 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2023 90,746 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 90,626 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 2 Sep 2021 90,270 miles

Damage to floorpan, not seriously weakened

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 90,244 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to excessively binding brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Damage to floorpan, not seriously weakened

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2014 89,784 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

some corrosion in under side of vehicle,but not excessive

Fail 12 Nov 2014 89,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

some corrosion in under side of vehicle,but not excessive

speedo housing not secure

Pass 18 Nov 2010 82,776 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 82,281 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 82,281 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 81,724 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 78,266 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 78,266 miles

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

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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XJT 120B is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XJT 120B, 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 XJT 120B registered?

XJT 120B is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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