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S522 JGT

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,194 mi
Last recorded101,194 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS522 JGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 101,194 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 99,809 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 97,904 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 97,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 95,340 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 91,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside hand brake effort on the low side

Fail 9 Jul 2018 90,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 86,235 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 80,589 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 74,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 68,130 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 61,923 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 61,918 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 57,236 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 53,481 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 50,580 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,400 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 43,475 miles

n/s/f inner wheel rim slightly buckled

o/s/f h/lamp fixing broken

Fail 14 May 2008 43,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f inner wheel rim slightly buckled

o/s/f h/lamp fixing broken

Pass 9 Aug 2006 37,555 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 37,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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S522 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 76.2%.

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 S522 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 S522 JGT registered?

S522 JGT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 1998.

Is S522 JGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S522 JGT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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