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S770 JDP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,465 mi
Last recorded27,465 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS770 JDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 27,465 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 27,452 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 27,444 miles

Underside undersealed

Fail 15 Oct 2024 27,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 27,272 miles

both side rear outer sills rusting

Pass 14 Sep 2022 27,192 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front brake disc has got hot

Nearside Rear wheel arch rusty lower

componets underside rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2021 26,962 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 26,826 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Surface rust on underside

Pass 6 Sep 2019 26,675 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 26,378 miles

compontes on underside rusty

stone chip n/s of screen

Pass 13 Sep 2017 26,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 25,784 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 25,320 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 24,659 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 24,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 23,793 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

stone chip in nearside of screen

Pass 13 Sep 2011 23,275 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2010 22,741 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,137 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 21,037 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 20,248 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,732 miles

both sides rear tyres wearing low on edges

stone chips in windscreen

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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S770 JDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 S770 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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What year was S770 JDP registered?

S770 JDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S770 JDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S770 JDP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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