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S613 JDF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

87,435 mi
Last recorded87,435 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS613 JDF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 87,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 87,435 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative without engine running (1.4.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 83,838 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 83,838 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 80,000 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 80,000 miles

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 72,783 miles

corrosion both front chassis rails under wheel arch and near side outter sill

Fail 2 Apr 2013 72,783 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion both front chassis rails under wheel arch and near side outter sill

Pass 9 May 2012 65,660 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 61,827 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2011 61,827 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,321 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

outter cover on steering wheel loose

Fail 31 Mar 2010 57,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

outter cover on steering wheel loose

Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,635 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 54,635 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 51,408 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 51,408 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 47,794 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 477,947 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 43,196 miles

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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S613 JDF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S613 JDF, 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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S613 JDF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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