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S712 JDP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,554 mi
Last recorded93,554 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS712 JDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 93,554 miles

oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2017 90,799 miles

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2016 87,332 miles

engine oil leak

near side rear tyre cracking

off side rear outer sill very rusty and through first skin

rear diff leaking

Pass 1 Apr 2015 82,080 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 82,042 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 81,147 miles

front no plate mount secured by tape

ns front tyre worn on extreme outer edge to legal limit

ns front wheel rim bent

ns rear metal brake pipe becoming very corroded

ns rear tyre outer side wall damaged

osr tyre worn to legal limit

tracking may be required

Fail 31 Jul 2012 81,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front no plate mount secured by tape

ns front tyre worn on extreme outer edge to legal limit

ns front wheel rim bent

ns rear metal brake pipe becoming very corroded

ns rear tyre outer side wall damaged

osr tyre worn to legal limit

tracking may be required

Fail 22 Jul 2011 76,272 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 76,272 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 71,660 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 70,275 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 65,595 miles

oil leak recomend attension.

rear exhaust joint corroded.

signs of fluid on steering rack.

slight coolant leak.

slight damage o/s/front tyre wall.

Fail 22 Jul 2008 65,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front & rear suspension components corroded.

front brake discs slightly worn & pads low.

n/s/rear brake pipe corroding.

oil leak recomend attension.

rear discs worn & pads low.

rear exhaust joint corroded.

signs of fluid on steering rack.

slight coolant leak.

slight damage o/s/front tyre wall.

Fail 1 Aug 2007 60,847 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

front brake pads getting low

osf and osr tyres side walls damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2007 60,847 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

front brake pads getting low

osf and osr tyres side walls damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2006 55,115 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 48,629 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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S712 JDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S712 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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S712 JDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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