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S773 JHN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,139 mi
Last recorded94,139 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS773 JHN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 94,139 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 91,755 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers door has damage

Pass 23 Nov 2010 82,367 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 82,367 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 70,454 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 70,114 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 63,098 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 59,800 miles

N/s rear brake pad worn lower than o/s indicating a possible fault.None found at time of test.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 56,062 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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S773 JHN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S773 JHN, 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 S773 JHN registered?

S773 JHN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S773 JHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S773 JHN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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