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S756 JDP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

116,540 mi
Last recorded116,540 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS756 JDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 116,540 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 11,716 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 117,477 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 109,620 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 109,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 109,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 103,230 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 103,230 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 96,052 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 89,879 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 89,878 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 88,629 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 84,510 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2011 79,443 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 79,443 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 74,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyre walls slightly deteriorated [cracked]

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 74,234 miles

both front tyre walls slightly deteriorated [cracked]

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2009 199,563 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 199,563 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 68,085 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 68,085 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 62,292 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 62,291 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 57,353 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 57,353 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 51,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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S756 JDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 S756 JDP, 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 S756 JDP registered?

S756 JDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 November 1998.

Is S756 JDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S756 JDP shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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