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S616 JGO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,994 mi
Last recorded88,994 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS616 JGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 88,994 miles

centre brake lamp in-op, disconected

n/s parking brake poor

Fail 30 Sep 2011 88,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre brake lamp in-op, disconected

n/s parking brake poor

Pass 1 Oct 2010 83,756 miles

corrosion to o/s outer rear sill

Pass 1 Oct 2009 75,594 miles

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

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

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

diff leak

Fail 1 Oct 2009 75,589 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

diff leak

Fail 21 Oct 2008 66,715 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

belly pans fitted to underside

both rear tyres getting low

centre brake light not working

front number plate cracked

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2008 66,715 miles

belly pans fitted to underside

both rear tyres getting low

centre brake light not working

front number plate cracked

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2007 57,739 miles

Front and rear brake pads are getting low

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

Various body damage

Fail 18 Oct 2007 57,706 miles

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

Front and rear brake pads are getting low

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

Various body damage

Pass 16 Oct 2006 46,673 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 46,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front tyre getting low

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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S616 JGO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S616 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.

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What year was S616 JGO registered?

S616 JGO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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