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S784 JSR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,300 mi
Last recorded120,300 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS784 JSR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 120,300 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 119,903 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BAXKBOX LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

Rear SILLS ON BOTH SIDES AT THE REAR ARE CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN 30 CM OF A PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 8 Dec 2021 117,467 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 117,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2020 115,423 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 115,353 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 113,977 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 106,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 106,947 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 99,517 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 99,447 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 93,855 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 93,849 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 83,096 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 83,087 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 75,290 miles

Major damage to both side chassis rails in front of rear axle

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering wheel moulding become un-bonded

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

rear exhaust box joint to rest of systen heavily corroded but not leaking

Fail 10 Nov 2014 75,290 miles

Major damage to both side chassis rails in front of rear axle

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering wheel moulding become un-bonded

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

rear exhaust box joint to rest of systen heavily corroded but not leaking

Fail 1 Nov 2014 74,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Major damage to both side chassis rails in front of rear axle

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering wheel moulding become un-bonded

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

rear exhaust box joint to rest of systen heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2013 65,993 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc's slightly corroded inner side

Fail 9 Nov 2013 65,875 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

General corrosion under vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc's slightly corroded inner side

Pass 13 Nov 2012 60,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 57,608 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 56,395 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,201 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 52,366 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 50,188 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 47,707 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 45,544 miles

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

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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S784 JSR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S784 JSR, 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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S784 JSR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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