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S704 JDP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,877 mi
Last recorded108,877 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS704 JDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 108,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 105,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components in various stage of corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2024 105,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wheel arches corroding

Sills corroding and repaired

Underside corroding and in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2023 104,072 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sills corroding and repaired

Slight play in steering rack

Suspension lowered

Underside corroding

Fail 4 Sep 2023 104,061 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sills corroding and repaired

Slight play in steering rack

Suspension lowered

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Underside corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2022 102,505 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Outer sills corroding and repaired

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on limits on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Underside corroding

Fail 12 Jul 2022 102,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Outer sills corroding and repaired

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on limits on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Underside corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2021 100,743 miles

Front chassis corroding

Sills corroding and repaired

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 100,737 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front chassis corroding

Sills corroding and repaired

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 99,375 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

sills repaired

Pass 14 Aug 2018 96,645 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 96,639 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 91,576 miles

Both outer sills corroded

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 91,576 miles

Both outer sills corroded

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 87,651 miles

outer sills corroding

Fail 20 Jun 2016 87,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

outer sills corroding

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2015 82,648 miles

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

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

Suspension modified

Fail 26 Jun 2015 82,648 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Suspension modified

Pass 3 Jun 2014 78,020 miles

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

rear tyres worn and perishing

sills corroding

suspension modified

Fail 3 Jun 2014 78,010 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres worn and perishing

sills corroding

suspension modified

Pass 28 May 2013 72,456 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)

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

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

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 68,195 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2012 67,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 61,436 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF TEST ITEMS

Pass 18 May 2010 60,394 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 57,786 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 54,685 miles

all 4 brake flexi hose ferrules starting to corrode

front brake pads getting low

nearside outer rear sill starting to corrode

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 15 May 2007 52,685 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 48,219 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 45,676 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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S704 JDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S704 JDP, 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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S704 JDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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