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S757 JDP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,815 mi
Last recorded73,815 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS757 JDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 73,815 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 71,949 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,o/s n/s inner rear sills,front,rear chassis

Fail 25 Oct 2017 71,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,o/s n/s inner rear sills,front,rear chassis

Pass 4 Oct 2016 68,940 miles

surface corrosion and previous repairs o/s n/s outer rear sills

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,springs

surface corrosion o/s to n/s rear metal brake pipe

Fail 3 Oct 2016 68,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

surface corrosion and previous repairs o/s n/s outer rear sills

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,springs

surface corrosion o/s to n/s rear metal brake pipe

Pass 4 Mar 2015 64,349 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 63,576 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 63,576 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 62,080 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 57,529 miles

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 54,784 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 51,733 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2009 48,157 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,202 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 39,039 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 36,278 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 33,629 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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S757 JDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S757 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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S757 JDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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