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N2 JAC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

63,944 mi
Last recorded63,944 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 JAC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 63,944 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 63,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower sill rusty

Offside Rear Lower sill rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2021 63,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Body Panel Has Rust

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 63,166 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 62,677 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 62,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 61,994 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 61,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 61,326 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 60,244 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 59,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 58,161 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 56,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 56,480 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,618 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 50,726 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 50,726 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 47,776 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 43,696 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 43,696 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,428 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 37,665 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 34,490 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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N2 JAC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N2 JAC, 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 N2 JAC registered?

N2 JAC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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The MOT history for N2 JAC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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