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S72 JCF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,211 mi
Last recorded163,211 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS72 JCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 163,211 miles

underside has slight surface corrosion but relative to age & mileage of vehicle.

Pass 11 Apr 2023 154,820 miles

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

Offside inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2022 153,519 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 151,666 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 146,410 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 140,279 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 140,279 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 138,160 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 133,673 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 133,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 127,368 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 125,806 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 125,806 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 120,696 miles

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

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

advanced corrosion to both rear discs

Fail 26 Jun 2013 120,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

advanced corrosion to both rear discs

Pass 19 Sep 2012 120,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine misfire

Pass 8 Nov 2011 114,418 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 114,418 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 107,259 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 107,259 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 100,254 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 93,402 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 93,402 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 87,424 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 80,199 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 78,577 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 68,903 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 68,903 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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S72 JCF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S72 JCF, 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 S72 JCF registered?

S72 JCF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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