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S693 JUB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,088 mi
Last recorded116,088 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS693 JUB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 116,088 miles

all 4 wheel archs corroded

nearside front track rod end has slight play

nearside rear anti roll bar link has slight play in balljoint

rust settling to all underbody

tape has been applied to all archs

Pass 29 Jun 2015 114,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 103,126 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 103,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 91,451 miles

n/s o/s sills corroded

noise for steering

Pass 6 Jun 2012 85,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

baffles lose rear box

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 6 Jun 2012 85,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

baffles lose rear box

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2011 82,640 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 82,640 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

knocking noise from steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2010 77,380 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 70,252 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 70,252 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 68,544 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 65,860 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 65,860 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 65,860 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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S693 JUB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S693 JUB, 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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S693 JUB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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