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S585 JGO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,143 mi
Last recorded122,143 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS585 JGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 122,143 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 110,771 miles

all underside suspension components corroded example sway bar, wishbone, subframe...etc

nsf wheel sticking

underside vehicle various spots corrosion

wipers smearing screen

Fail 30 May 2017 110,771 miles

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

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

all underside suspension components corroded example sway bar, wishbone, subframe...etc

nsf wheel sticking

underside vehicle various spots corrosion

wipers smearing screen

Pass 9 Feb 2016 107,933 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 103,760 miles

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

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

corrosion to n/s and o/s/rear bottom of rear wheel arch/wing.

parking brake travel high

Fail 9 Feb 2015 103,750 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion to n/s and o/s/rear bottom of rear wheel arch/wing.

during full cat test lamda reading only just requirements

parking brake travel high

rear exhaust silencer metal bracket corroded away which is part of componant that leaking gases

Pass 5 Feb 2014 99,224 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 94,577 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 89,878 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 85,752 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 80,127 miles

n/s handbrake only just reaches requirments

Pass 18 Feb 2009 75,385 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 69,392 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 63,947 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 63,947 miles

Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 63,280 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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S585 JGO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S585 JGO, 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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S585 JGO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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