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A5 JGO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

80,427 mi
Last recorded80,427 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 JGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 80,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 79,509 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 78,430 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 77,457 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 77,445 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 76,959 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 76,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 75,006 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 74,089 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 73,350 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2015 72,471 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 71,126 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear number plate small

Fail 5 Nov 2014 71,126 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear number plate small

Pass 4 Nov 2013 70,203 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 70,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 67,834 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 67,834 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 66,511 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 66,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 63,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 9 Jul 2009 62,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 60,581 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2008 60,581 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2007 58,357 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 55,435 miles

same as test No563794976174

Fail 23 Jun 2006 55,435 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface corrosion to outer edges of both front brake discs

Pass 4 Jul 2005 48,794 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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A5 JGO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 A5 JGO, 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 A5 JGO registered?

A5 JGO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is A5 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 JGO shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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