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S64 PMJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,489 mi
Last recorded125,489 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS64 PMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2015 125,489 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sills on both sides are holed (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen has a small chip

Pass 10 Sep 2014 119,123 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 111,940 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 107,415 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 102,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 95,479 miles

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

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

both rear outer sill starting to rust

Pass 25 Sep 2009 88,761 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear outer sills starting to rust

Pass 2 Oct 2008 81,868 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 74,718 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 70,694 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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S64 PMJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S64 PMJ, 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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S64 PMJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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