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S737 JFX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,493 mi
Last recorded82,493 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS737 JFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 82,493 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 79,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2012 76,892 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 76,891 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 73,008 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 66,245 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 61,797 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 56,778 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 51,964 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 46,668 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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S737 JFX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S737 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 S737 JFX registered?

S737 JFX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S737 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S737 JFX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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