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S596 JST

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,552 mi
Last recorded102,552 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS596 JST
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 102,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front suspension arms and subframe corroded

Fail 21 May 2015 102,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front suspension arms and subframe corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 98,833 miles

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

nearside sill rusted

offside front chassis

underside rusted

Fail 10 Jun 2014 98,833 miles

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

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

nearside sill rusted

offside front chassis

underside rusted

Pass 22 May 2013 97,881 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

offside front chassis rusted

underside off vehicle rusted

wipers condition

Pass 24 May 2012 96,481 miles

genearal under body corrosion

Pass 28 May 2011 96,112 miles

general underbody corrsion

Fail 27 May 2011 96,102 miles

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

general underbody corrsion

Pass 9 Nov 2009 82,437 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 82,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 68,211 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 68,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 57,877 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 52,413 miles

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

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

front & rear frames rusty

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 JST is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JST, 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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What year was S596 JST registered?

S596 JST is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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