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S768 RJN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,850 mi
Last recorded84,850 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS768 RJN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 84,850 miles

Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 84,850 miles

Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside mirror missing

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 75,422 miles

Nearside Front brake disc and pads have signs that they've been hot, no binding at time of test.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 75,422 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill rotted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill rotted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc and pads have signs that they've been hot, no binding at time of test.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 72,630 miles

parts under vehicle corroding / deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2019 72,062 miles

parts under vehicle corroding

Pass 3 May 2018 71,452 miles

25% front brake imbalance ,,, o/s low and binding

Fail 3 May 2018 71,449 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

25% front brake imbalance ,,, o/s low and binding

Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,157 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 59,930 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 59,156 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 57,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 56,947 miles

both sides rear of sill corroded

off side rear tyre under inflated

Fail 7 May 2013 56,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both sides rear of sill corroded

off side rear tyre under inflated

Pass 13 Feb 2012 53,808 miles

Front pads wearing thin

O/S/R tyre on limit

Pass 16 Feb 2011 51,397 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Front pads wearing low

Rear pads wearing low

Slight bind from o/s/f brake

Pass 9 Dec 2009 47,473 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 44,573 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 39,878 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 36,536 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 33,675 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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S768 RJN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S768 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 S768 RJN registered?

S768 RJN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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