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S783 RJA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,218 mi
Last recorded126,218 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS783 RJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 126,218 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear antiroll bar bushes worn

Fail 1 Jun 2019 126,125 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 9 Jun 2018 120,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer 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))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 120,283 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer 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))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 112,912 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 112,912 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 106,592 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2016 106,414 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 97,751 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 91,285 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 91,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2013 85,860 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2013 85,741 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 75,864 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 61,789 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 20 May 2010 51,936 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre punctured.

Pass 9 May 2009 40,567 miles

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

offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2008 26,610 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 24,868 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 23,304 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 20,708 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 RJA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJA, 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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S783 RJA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 1998.

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