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S789 JNL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,700 mi
Last recorded126,700 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 JNL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 126,700 miles

Brake pipes have been undersealed

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

Fuel pipes have been undersealed

Inner wheel arches have been undersealed

Rear subframe has been undersealed

Suspension arms have been undersealed

Under side of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 13 Aug 2013 12,488 miles

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

both rear sills slightly corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2013 121,200 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

front brake discs pitted and worn. Also front brake pads appear to be worn

rear brake discs pitted and worn. Also rear brake pads apear to be worn

Pass 30 Jul 2012 116,532 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

both front brake disc's slightly worn and front brake pads appear to be worn

both rear brake disc's pitted/worn and rear brake pads appear to be worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 116,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

both front brake disc's slightly worn and front brake pads appear to be worn

both rear brake disc's pitted/worn and rear brake pads appear to be worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 109,660 miles

All brake hose ferruls corroded

All roll bar drop links are corroded

Coil springs corroded

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

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Fuel lines corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Aug 2010 103,387 miles

All coil springs corroded

Both rear brake discs worn

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

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

Front and rear sub frames corroded

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 103,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All springs corroded

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

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

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

OS sill corroded

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

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

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

Rear brake discs worn

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 97,410 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroding

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2008 91,508 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 91,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 82,414 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 73,858 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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S789 JNL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S789 JNL, 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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S789 JNL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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