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S744 JNL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,447 mi
Last recorded130,447 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS744 JNL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 130,447 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 130,439 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 124,456 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 124,354 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arhc (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in several places (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 120,338 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 120,338 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 117,067 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 117,067 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 116,922 miles

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

offside front, lower wing corroded in non prescribed area

Fail 13 Mar 2013 116,921 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside front, lower wing corroded in non prescribed area

Pass 29 Mar 2012 116,915 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 116,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 113,895 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 113,895 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 112,098 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 112,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S744 JNL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S744 JNL, 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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S744 JNL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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