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S78 JCF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,996 mi
Last recorded102,996 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 JCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2020 102,996 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

suspension components corroded front and rear

Pass 2 Sep 2019 93,812 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 93,776 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch upper arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 89,096 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 89,095 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 87,416 miles

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

REAR TYRES LOW & IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 20 Jul 2017 87,416 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam AND MAIN BEAM (1.7.5a)

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

REAR TYRES LOW & IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 26 Jul 2016 85,023 miles

BEAM PATTERN POOR

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

FRONT DISCS POOR CONDITION

Fail 26 Jul 2016 85,023 miles

BEAM PATTERN POOR

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

FRONT DISCS POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 82,525 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 82,525 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 78,184 miles

3 out of 4 tyres in poor condition on outer side walls

Exhaust in poor condition

Front brake hoses in poor condition

Front number plate cracked

Head lamps in poor condition

Long park brake lever travel

N/S and O/S front chassia legs in poor condition

Rear brake hose in poor condition

Rear pads low

Wishbone arms in poor condtion

Pass 9 Jul 2013 72,948 miles

exhaust in poor condition

long park brake lever travle

rear anti roll bar in poor condition

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2012 70,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

o/s/f brake starting to bind

Fail 13 Jul 2012 70,087 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

o/s/f brake starting to bind

Pass 14 Jul 2011 66,809 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

o/s chassis rail damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2011 66,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

o/s chassis rail damaged

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 63,883 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 60,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake lever travel close to maximum

Pass 21 Jul 2009 60,067 miles

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

handbrake lever travel close to maximum

Pass 11 Jul 2008 56,229 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 50,738 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 46,385 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 46,385 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)

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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S78 JCF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S78 JCF, 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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S78 JCF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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