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S611 JGO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,414 mi
Last recorded141,414 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS611 JGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 141,414 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 140,176 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 130,867 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 122,014 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 122,014 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 104,430 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2010 95,112 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 86,658 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 81,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 72,955 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 63,721 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S611 JGO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S611 JGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S611 JGO registered?

S611 JGO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S611 JGO safe to buy?

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