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JIL 4266

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,735 mi
Last recorded75,735 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 4266
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 75,735 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 73,327 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 71,429 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 67,296 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 67,296 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 62,437 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 62,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,532 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 42,048 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 34,942 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 34,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 27,356 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 26,522 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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JIL 4266 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JIL 4266, 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 JIL 4266 registered?

JIL 4266 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is JIL 4266 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIL 4266 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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