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S703 JGO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,607 mi
Last recorded60,607 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS703 JGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 60,607 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 57,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2011 57,174 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2010 53,857 miles

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

offside front tyre badly perished

Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,954 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 3 Oct 2008 48,465 miles

nearside front tyre has outter sidewall damage but not to the cords,both front tyres are perished.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 45,929 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 41,730 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 37,120 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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S703 JGO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S703 JGO, 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 S703 JGO registered?

S703 JGO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S703 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S703 JGO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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