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S502 JGT

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,088 mi
Last recorded111,088 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS502 JGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 111,088 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 109,771 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 105,498 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 102,737 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 100,236 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2016 96,797 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2015 93,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 89,118 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 89,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 89,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 85,055 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 85,055 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 79,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 79,218 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 75,880 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 70,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

os outer sill poor condition

Pass 30 Dec 2008 70,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

os outer sill poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2008 65,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

emissions close to limit

rear brake pads low

Fail 14 Jan 2008 65,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

emissions close to limit

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Feb 2007 57,143 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge of tread

Pass 6 Feb 2006 48,292 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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S502 JGT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S502 JGT, 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 S502 JGT registered?

S502 JGT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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