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S789 RJN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,193 mi
Last recorded87,193 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 87,193 miles

slight damage to front no plate

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 4 May 2016 83,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

both headlights poor pattern

general underside surface corrosion

nearside front tyre badly perished

Fail 4 May 2016 83,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

both headlights poor pattern

general underside surface corrosion

nearside front tyre badly perished

Fail 10 Jul 2015 82,750 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 82,750 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 82,003 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both outer sills corroded

front wipers split but clearing screen

Fail 12 Apr 2013 81,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both outer sills corodded but not holed

front wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 21 Feb 2012 75,034 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 74,919 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 72,273 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 53,448 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 47,682 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 47,566 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre outer side wall starting to crack

Pass 19 May 2006 38,381 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 RJN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S789 RJN, 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 RJN registered?

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

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