MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,592 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Front reg plate damaged
Nearside Front brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.
Nearside sill corroded at the rear
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
Centre brake light inop
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f slight bind
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
o/s/r tyre close to limit & †front pads are low
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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