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S58 JCF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,732 mi
Last recorded62,732 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS58 JCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 62,732 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 62,415 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 53,355 miles

exhaust has slight leak

n/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre has slight cracks

Pass 28 Mar 2024 52,434 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 51,696 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 51,068 miles

Nearside sill slightly corroded.both front,rear tyre outer wall slightly perishing.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 50,953 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside sill slightly corroded.both front,rear tyre outer wall slightly perishing.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 50,566 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 50,449 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 49,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever slightly travelling.

Pass 19 Sep 2018 49,275 miles

emissions just met limit.under tray fitted.oil leak.o/s/n/s/outer sill slightly corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 48,333 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 47,448 miles

emissions just met

outer sills corrode at rear

Fail 30 Aug 2016 47,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill just out of area (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low , not see inners well (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 46,414 miles

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

Minor bind on N/S/F+O/S/F brakes

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 46,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Minor bind on N/S/F+O/S/F brakes

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 45,198 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 45,088 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 43,836 miles

corrosion to nearside rear lower sill

Fail 4 Sep 2013 43,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

corrosion to nearside rear lower sill

Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,975 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 39,270 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,507 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 33,871 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 32,322 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 29,529 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 29,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 27,332 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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S58 JCF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S58 JCF, 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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S58 JCF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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