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S735 JFX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,579 mi
Last recorded122,579 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS735 JFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 122,579 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 122,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 1 Oct 2015 113,202 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 113,087 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 103,315 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 103,305 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 93,674 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear outer arches/wing edges corroded/tatty

Pass 16 May 2012 84,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2012 84,733 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 83,297 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 83,297 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

centre axle cross stay fixing brocken

Pass 12 May 2010 77,092 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 77,092 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2009 71,078 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 65,018 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 65,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

headlamp on o/s did not work due to poor connection at bulb

Pass 23 Apr 2007 60,268 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 58,901 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 55,089 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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S735 JFX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 S735 JFX, 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 S735 JFX registered?

S735 JFX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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