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S717 JDP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,523 mi
Last recorded55,523 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS717 JDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 55,523 miles

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

Nearside Front brake has slight restricted free movement

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / sidewall damaged / been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 55,523 miles

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

Nearside Front brake has slight restricted free movement

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned fitted in reverse light section (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / sidewall damaged / been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 54,535 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Oct 2023 52,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres over 10 years old

Pass 27 Sep 2022 51,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres over 10 years old

Pass 4 Oct 2021 50,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres over 10 years old

Pass 14 Sep 2020 50,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe running along rear sub frame corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear outer sill/wheel arch excessively corroded just outside seat belt prescribed area.

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under tray/s fitted obscuring components

Pass 1 Oct 2019 49,147 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Sep 2018 48,687 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 11 Oct 2017 46,858 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

offside rear and nearside front tyres cut

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 10 Oct 2017 46,858 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

offside rear and nearside front tyres cut

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Sep 2016 43,202 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside headlamp lens deteriorateing

Fail 17 Sep 2016 43,202 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside headlamp lens deteriorateing

Pass 22 Sep 2015 41,707 miles

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

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,891 miles

185/60/14/82h dunlop

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front anti roll bar drop link slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2013 38,961 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,791 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 36,964 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 35,131 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 34,047 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 33,200 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 31,538 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 3 Oct 2005 30,027 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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S717 JDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S717 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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What year was S717 JDP registered?

S717 JDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S717 JDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S717 JDP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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