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JEZ 3265

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,164 mi
Last recorded73,164 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEZ 3265
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 73,164 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 72,521 miles

o/s/r inner sill starting to corrode.

Pass 7 Jun 2021 71,547 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 71,234 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 70,603 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 68,605 miles

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

front rear suspension components rusty condition

Pass 9 Sep 2016 65,905 miles

front & rear suspension arms & areas corroding.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 62,096 miles

brake pipes and ferrules rusty, n/s front wheel bearing play

engine noise, front number plate sticker type, steering noise, o/s rear brake overheated, oil leak, suspension components rusty CAT used, rear brakes binding and deteriorated, rear pads wearing thin, n/s rear tyre uneven wear to outer edge,

surface corrosion to floors, undersills, chassis, inner arches

Fail 7 Jul 2015 62,091 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake pipes and ferrules rusty, n/s front wheel bearing play

engine noise, front number plate sticker type, steering noise, o/s rear brake overheated, oil leak, suspension components rusty CAT used, rear brakes binding and deteriorated, rear pads wearing thin, n/s rear tyre uneven wear to outer edge,

surface corrosion to floors, undersills, chassis, inner arches

Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,786 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 57,784 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2013 55,798 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 51,527 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 48,306 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 47,848 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 42,895 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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JEZ 3265 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JEZ 3265, 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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JEZ 3265 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 1998.

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