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S765 DGJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,841 mi
Last recorded87,841 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS765 DGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 87,841 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 87,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 80,045 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear boot floor

Offside front brake slightly binding

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2012 80,045 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear boot floor

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2011 79,365 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 79,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wiperblades torn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 76,599 miles

Front and rear wishbones in rusty condition.

Front brake disc,s have surface rust.

Nearside outer sill end getting rusty.

Nearside rear brake pipe getting rusty.

Rear brake disc,s rusty.

Fail 17 Aug 2010 76,599 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Front and rear wishbones in rusty condition.

Front brake disc,s have surface rust.

Nearside outer sill end getting rusty.

Nearside rear brake pipe getting rusty.

Rear brake disc,s rusty.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 71,360 miles

Offside rear sill starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jul 2008 66,960 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 66,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear and nearside front tyres worn between 2-3mm

Pass 24 Jul 2007 58,062 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 54,446 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 52,008 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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S765 DGJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S765 DGJ, 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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S765 DGJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 1998.

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