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S729 JDP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

76,879 mi
Last recorded76,879 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS729 JDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 76,879 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 76,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

headlamps slightly faded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 75,541 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 74,473 miles

Nearside Front brake slight binding

Pass 4 Jul 2018 93,722 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 71,801 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 66,002 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 62,336 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 62,326 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 60,917 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 58,735 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 56,254 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,928 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 52,290 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 46,749 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 42,676 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 40,099 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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S729 JDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S729 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 S729 JDP registered?

S729 JDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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