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S661 JLJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

59,809 mi
Last recorded59,809 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS661 JLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 59,809 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 58,909 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 57,610 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 56,665 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 54,997 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 53,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 49,486 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 49,480 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 44,576 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 44,563 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Both sides rear & off side front tyres wearing low on edges.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 43,496 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on edges.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake slight bind/tightness

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 43,496 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Near side front tyre wearing low on edges.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Off side front brake slightly tight/bind

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 41,631 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,850 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 1 Aug 2012 39,082 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Aug 2012 39,082 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Aug 2011 37,928 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 37,928 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 36,541 miles

front & rear brake pads wearing low -- check in 4.000 miles

Pass 29 Jul 2009 34,947 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Aug 2008 33,648 miles

o/s/r brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Jul 2007 31,742 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 29,454 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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S661 JLJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S661 JLJ, 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 S661 JLJ registered?

S661 JLJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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