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S765 JDP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,145 mi
Last recorded151,145 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS765 JDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 151,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear wheel arches and lower sill areas corroded/taped up

corrosion across exhaust system and slight leak at welded rear back box join area

oil leaks across engine/gearbox areas

vehicle modified for track use

Pass 13 Aug 2020 158,698 miles

exhaust minor leak

surface rust throughout advise wax oil

Pass 15 May 2017 146,891 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 146,452 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 143,814 miles

Front Brakes pinching

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

Nearside Rear Sill rusty and thin

Offside Rear Tyre wall old and perished,inner

Offside Rear Wheel arch rusty and thin

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 143,794 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brakes pinching

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

Nearside Rear Sill rusty and thin

Offside Rear Tyre wall old and perished,inner

Offside Rear Wheel arch rusty and thin

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 141,192 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 136,407 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 134,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2013 134,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 123,834 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 123,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 113,221 miles

slight wear in steering rack

rear discs deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2011 113,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear discs deteriorated

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2010 103,310 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 103,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 94,651 miles

both front brake discs corroded

long hand brake travel

Pass 2 Feb 2008 84,288 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 64,171 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 64,169 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 JDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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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S765 JDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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