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S51 PMJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,914 mi
Last recorded59,914 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 PMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2014 59,914 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

slight body corrosion around lower body

Pass 13 Aug 2012 59,020 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 57,847 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 55,990 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 55,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres perishing

Pass 3 Nov 2008 49,806 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 44,962 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 41,023 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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S51 PMJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S51 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 S51 PMJ registered?

S51 PMJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 1998.

Is S51 PMJ safe to buy?

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