MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,656 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
Offside Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire exhaust shield broken (6.1.3 (e))
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))
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))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail exhaust pipe flange to centre pipe corroded (7.1.2)
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)
handbrake lever near end of travel
rear exhaust system corroded
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
nearside sill seat beltanch0rage area is corroded but not considered excessive
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
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
n/s/r outer sill heavley corrodded
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
n/s/r outer sill heavley corrodded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear sills / 1/4 panel corroded , especially o/s
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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