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S67 JCF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

53,166 mi
Last recorded53,166 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS67 JCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 53,166 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 52,936 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 52,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 52,604 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 52,334 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 52,019 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 52,017 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 51,399 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 51,399 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 50,596 miles

Front suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 27 Jul 2017 50,594 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 50,299 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear poor repair to sill

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 50,295 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort zero effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear poor repair to sill

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 50,047 miles

Corrosion To Suspension Componants

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 49,749 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 49,749 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,147 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 49,147 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 47,881 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 46,382 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,538 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 44,774 miles

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

high level stop light inop

Pass 14 Jul 2008 42,298 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 39,983 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 37,912 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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S67 JCF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S67 JCF, 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 S67 JCF registered?

S67 JCF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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