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S737 JTF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,734 mi
Last recorded91,734 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS737 JTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2016 91,734 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 90,162 miles

sills beginning to corrode at rear -- cracking to rear tyres

Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,415 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 85,761 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 81,865 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 77,474 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 72,196 miles

front and rear brake dicsc corroded nearside rear brake pipe corroded exhaust corroded and slight blow

Pass 12 Nov 2007 71,824 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 63,523 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 55,457 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 JTF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc 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 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 S737 JTF registered?

S737 JTF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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