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S783 JGX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,670 mi
Last recorded93,670 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS783 JGX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 93,670 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 84,246 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2024 76,544 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 70,057 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 70,054 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 65,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

underside corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2022 65,583 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Underside generally corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2022 65,575 miles

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

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

Underside generally corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 61,139 miles

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

under side generally corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2020 53,000 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear of outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear of outer sill corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 48,588 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 40,930 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 39,775 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 36,762 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 34,948 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 33,100 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 32,225 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 31,278 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 30,025 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 28,870 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 27,771 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 26,439 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 24,175 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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S783 JGX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S783 JGX, 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 S783 JGX registered?

S783 JGX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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