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E10 JSN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

113,795 mi
Last recorded113,795 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 JSN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 113,795 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 113,722 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 113,097 miles

Headlights none standard

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 112,305 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 111,179 miles

Reverse light inop

Pass 24 Apr 2019 110,750 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 110,283 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 109,905 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 109,478 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 108,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 108,892 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 108,105 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 107,209 miles

N/S handbrake slightly binding

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S front brake slightly binding

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 106,674 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 105,836 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 103,846 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 101,324 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2008 95,793 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 95,776 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 94,322 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 91,470 miles

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

oil leak

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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E10 JSN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 E10 JSN, 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 E10 JSN registered?

E10 JSN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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