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S46 PMJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

18,825 mi
Last recorded18,825 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS46 PMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 18,825 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 18,689 miles

all brake discs rusty due to standing.

Pass 21 Nov 2019 18,680 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 18,269 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 18,022 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 17,697 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 17,418 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 17,144 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 17,020 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 16,850 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 16,561 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 16,279 miles

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)

The handbrake has a lot of travel,but ok

Pass 25 Nov 2010 16,279 miles

The handbrake has a lot of travel,but ok

Pass 19 Nov 2009 15,798 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 15,251 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 14,591 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 13,529 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 12,778 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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S46 PMJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S46 PMJ, 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 S46 PMJ registered?

S46 PMJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 1998.

Is S46 PMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S46 PMJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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