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S734 JTF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,084 mi
Last recorded76,084 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS734 JTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 76,084 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 75,608 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 71,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 70,513 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 66,241 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 62,692 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 52,089 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 52,085 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 45,777 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 45,777 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,931 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 44,471 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,988 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,195 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,886 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,398 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,773 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 32,773 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 30,304 miles

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

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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S734 JTF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S734 JTF, 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 S734 JTF registered?

S734 JTF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S734 JTF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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