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S789 JSR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,714 mi
Last recorded74,714 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 JSR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 74,714 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine under tray loose

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 5 Sep 2011 69,009 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to rear n/s & o/s outer sills

Fail 5 Sep 2011 69,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

slight corrosion to rear n/s & o/s outer sills

Pass 9 Sep 2010 65,705 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel line damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2010 65,705 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel line damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2009 62,924 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 59,356 miles

both rear outer sills starting to corrode

brake pipe leading to n/s/r flex starting to corrode

exhaust rear bracket slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2007 59,030 miles

both rear outer sills starting to corrode

r/o/s top wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

rear brake pipe from "T" piece to n/s/r flex starting to corrode

rear exhaust system and bracket starting to corrode

slight movement in steering rack mountings

Pass 23 Oct 2006 57,922 miles

both front wiper blades worn

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 JSR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S789 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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What year was S789 JSR registered?

S789 JSR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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