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C10 JAR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,422 mi
Last recorded86,422 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 JAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 86,422 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside front inner sill corroded but not considered excessive

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Aug 2022 86,383 miles

Offside inner sill corroded but not considered excessive

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

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 28 May 2021 86,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 86,039 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak on engine

underside underseald

Pass 18 Jul 2019 85,733 miles

oil leak on engine

underside underseald

Pass 26 Jul 2018 85,431 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 85,393 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 85,070 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2017 85,070 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 84,227 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 83,011 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 83,007 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 79,463 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 76,154 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2012 73,603 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,970 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 66,846 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 62,985 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 59,522 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 56,079 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 56,079 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 51,801 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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C10 JAR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 C10 JAR, 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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C10 JAR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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