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S760 RJN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

154,054 mi
Last recorded154,054 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS760 RJN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 154,054 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 154,052 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 148,265 miles

Tyres worn on inner edge - nearside and offside, front and rear

Fail 22 Aug 2022 148,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyres worn on inner edge - nearside and offside, front and rear

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Aug 2021 140,217 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 140,210 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 131,810 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2020 131,809 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 123,115 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 123,115 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 115,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 113,732 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 112,329 miles

slight corrosion in the offside front chassis leg

Pass 13 Jan 2016 109,191 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 109,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 106,084 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 103,959 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 103,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 101,809 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 97,462 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 97,100 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

all tyres badly worn on edges

offside headlamp damaged but still secure

Pass 26 Aug 2011 97,100 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

all tyres badly worn on edges

offside headlamp damaged but still secure

Pass 26 Aug 2010 95,357 miles

n/s/rear inner rim damaged

o/s/front headlamp damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2009 93,244 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 93,244 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 92,473 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 89,180 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 77,785 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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S760 RJN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 S760 RJN, 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 S760 RJN registered?

S760 RJN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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