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S586 JDF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,668 mi
Last recorded105,668 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS586 JDF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2014 105,668 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 105,668 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 99,380 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 95,667 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 95,667 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 90,145 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 81,240 miles

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

front tyre wear uneven

Fail 11 May 2010 81,240 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front tyre wear uneven

Pass 14 May 2009 71,390 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,469 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 50,445 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 38,825 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear 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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S586 JDF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S586 JDF, 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 S586 JDF registered?

S586 JDF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S586 JDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S586 JDF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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