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S595 JGO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,236 mi
Last recorded109,236 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS595 JGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 109,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 109,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 103,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 101,364 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 99,398 miles

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

parking brake effort low on o/s

rust and repairs to sills o/s/f and n/s/f chassis rusty

Fail 5 May 2017 99,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

parking brake effort low on o/s

rust and repairs to sills o/s/f and n/s/f chassis rusty

Pass 10 May 2016 97,302 miles

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

rust and repairs to o/s sill and rust on chassis front and rear

Fail 6 May 2016 97,300 miles

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

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

rust and repairs to o/s sill and rust on chassis front and rear

Pass 25 Apr 2015 94,587 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 89,940 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 87,269 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is corroded

n/s/f brake is binding slightly

n/s/f chassis is corroded

o/s/f tyre is on the limit - inner bald !

rear tyres are on the limit and stepped !

Fail 3 May 2013 87,269 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is corroded

n/s/f brake is binding slightly

n/s/f chassis is corroded

o/s/f tyre is on the limit - inner bald !

rear tyres are on the limit and stepped !

Pass 5 May 2012 84,769 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise both rear tyres have slight tread lift

advise full geometry

advise osf tyre worn inner egde

advise osr brake disc slight corrosion on disc face

advise rear exhaust rusty

Fail 5 May 2012 84,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise both rear tyres have slight tread lift

advise full geometry

advise osf tyre worn inner egde

advise osr brake disc slight corrosion on disc face

advise rear exhaust rusty

Fail 7 May 2011 81,436 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 81,436 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 76,887 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 May 2010 76,887 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 May 2009 69,352 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake travel on limit

rear pads low

Pass 1 May 2009 69,352 miles

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

handbrake travel on limit

rear pads low

Pass 13 May 2008 64,256 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2007 60,670 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2007 60,670 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 56,232 miles

wiper blades split

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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S595 JGO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S595 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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S595 JGO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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