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S723 JDP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

106,912 mi
Last recorded106,912 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS723 JDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 106,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 28 Jun 2024 106,857 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 106,844 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seatbelt anchors loose on 5 point harness and stiffener plates missing (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch and sill not welded to specification, arch and sill not welded to anything and corrosion still present (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seatbelt anchors loose on 5 point harness and stiffener plates missing (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch and sill not welded to specification, arch and sill not welded to anything and corrosion still present (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision all seat belts (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

various corrosion to underside, steering and suspension components

Pass 13 Aug 2020 102,269 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 102,268 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 101,445 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 101,444 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 100,663 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 100,663 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 97,049 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 97,047 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 92,697 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 87,643 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 87,643 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 80,813 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 80,812 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 75,601 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 75,601 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 70,823 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer side wall but not exposing cords

Fail 7 Aug 2012 70,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer side wall but not exposing cords

Pass 12 Jul 2011 64,320 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 63,138 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 62,952 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 62,363 miles

advise , all four tyre side wall are cracking.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 61,030 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 56,634 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 51,918 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 45,876 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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S723 JDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 S723 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 S723 JDP registered?

S723 JDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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