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S596 JGP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,592 mi
Last recorded129,592 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS596 JGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 129,592 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes are corroded in areas (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area corroded/weak & repaired/covered over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion and areas weak o/s & n/s front inner wing/arch areas

hand brake lever has travel

o/s & n/s rear suspension bushes perished/deteriorated but still functioning

o/s/r outer sill repaired/covered over

Fail 16 Jul 2019 129,565 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes are corroded in areas (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area corroded/weak & repaired/covered over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion and areas weak o/s & n/s front inner wing/arch areas

handbrake lever has travel

o/s & n/s rear suspension bushes are perished/deteriorated but still functioning

o/s/r outer sill repaired/covered over

Fail 4 Jul 2019 129,511 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes are corroded in areas (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area corroded/weak & repaired/covered over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion and areas weak o/s & n/s front inner wing/arch areas

handbrake lever has travel

o/s & n/s rear suspension bushes are perished/deteriorated but still functioning

Pass 5 May 2018 128,188 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 122,707 miles

Front reg plate damaged

Nearside Front brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Nearside sill corroded at the rear

Fail 24 Apr 2017 122,707 miles

Front reg plate damaged

Nearside Front brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside sill corroded at the rear

Pass 13 May 2016 115,746 miles

Centre brake light inop

Fail 6 May 2016 115,586 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Centre brake light inop

Pass 30 Apr 2015 108,796 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 108,675 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 104,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f slight bind

Pass 29 Apr 2013 103,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 101,340 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 100,490 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 97,744 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 96,864 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 89,262 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 89,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 26 Jul 2006 73,967 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit & †front pads are low

Pass 29 Jul 2005 63,229 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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S596 JGP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S596 JGP, 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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S596 JGP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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