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S635 JGP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,490 mi
Last recorded82,490 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS635 JGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 82,490 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in clip joined further to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber worn

engine misfire

Fail 9 Feb 2018 82,487 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber worn

engine misfire

Pass 5 Aug 2013 70,599 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 59,374 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 59,374 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 57,599 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlamp kick up images poor

small splits in n/s/f inner and o/s/r outer tyre sidewalls

Fail 27 Sep 2008 57,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2008 57,320 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2007 56,309 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 54,113 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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S635 JGP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S635 JGP, 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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S635 JGP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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