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S73 JBV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,891 mi
Last recorded68,891 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS73 JBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 68,891 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 68,891 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 67,055 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 65,313 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 64,230 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 64,217 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2016 63,801 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,241 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 57,136 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,918 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 50,748 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 49,863 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 47,671 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 44,229 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 36,951 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 30,772 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 18,988 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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S73 JBV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S73 JBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S73 JBV registered?

S73 JBV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S73 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S73 JBV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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