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S586 JGO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,526 mi
Last recorded144,526 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS586 JGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 144,526 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 136,127 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 129,123 miles

heave flaking rust on front and rear suspenshion arms

Fail 17 Feb 2011 129,083 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front brakes binding slighly

heave flaking rust on front and rear suspenshion arms

Pass 1 Mar 2010 122,708 miles

same advisories as test number:110215150046

Fail 24 Feb 2010 122,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

surface corrosion on all lower suspention arms

Pass 18 Feb 2009 115,823 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

surface rust on metal brake pipe feeding n/s/r brake hose

Pass 3 Mar 2008 108,498 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 102,363 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 95,829 miles

heavy surface rust on n/s and o/s front lower suspension arms

unable to check front, un derside of vehicle fully due to lower engine panels fitted

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to plastic coating

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 JGO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S586 JGO registered?

S586 JGO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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