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S767 JDP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,760 mi
Last recorded153,760 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS767 JDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2025 153,760 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Rear of sill excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Dipped beam. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Car underbody undersealed.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch slightly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 153,617 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Dipped beam. (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased and covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All suspension springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Floor pan corroded.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Sills covered in underseal. (offside and nearside).

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

Rear Suspension components corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2023 152,137 miles

vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 8 Aug 2023 152,117 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 149,407 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 148,794 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 146,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 146,061 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 136,869 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 118,274 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 98,574 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 98,574 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 81,157 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 68,700 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 60,972 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 59,087 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 55,403 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 53,731 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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S767 JDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S767 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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S767 JDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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