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S5 JER

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,656 mi
Last recorded108,656 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 JER
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 108,656 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 108,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2022 106,900 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 106,900 miles

Offside Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire exhaust shield broken (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 104,684 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 102,934 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 101,103 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 99,227 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has slight blow on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 98,186 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail exhaust pipe flange to centre pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 98,186 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail exhaust pipe flange to centre pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 97,007 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 95,320 miles

handbrake lever near end of travel

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 95,320 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

handbrake lever near end of travel

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 94,456 miles

nearside sill seat beltanch0rage area is corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 26 Jun 2014 94,338 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front & rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 93,398 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 92,372 miles

n/s/r outer sill heavley corrodded

Fail 24 Jul 2012 92,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r outer sill heavley corrodded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 90,388 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 87,283 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 87,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 77,515 miles

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

both rear sills / 1/4 panel corroded , especially o/s

Pass 14 Jul 2008 75,419 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 72,746 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 72,746 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 70,123 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 70,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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S5 JER is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S5 JER, 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 S5 JER registered?

S5 JER is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S5 JER safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 JER shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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