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S787 JDP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,000 mi
Last recorded90,000 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS787 JDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 90,000 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 90,000 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 89,107 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 89,107 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

General corrosion on all suspension components. serviceable at time of test

Pass 21 Nov 2014 87,989 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 86,875 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 86,875 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 85,550 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 82,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 82,789 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 79,222 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 78,363 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 76,017 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 76,017 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 72,452 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 68,374 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 61,291 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 61,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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S787 JDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S787 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 S787 JDP registered?

S787 JDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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