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S793 DGJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,226 mi
Last recorded57,226 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS793 DGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 57,226 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 55,359 miles

Rear exhaust join poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2021 55,158 miles

Rear exhaust joint poor

Pass 29 Oct 2020 55,078 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Rear exhaust joint poor

Pass 4 Nov 2019 54,829 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joint poor condition

Underside showing signs of rust

Pass 26 Oct 2018 54,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust poor condition

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under side showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2017 54,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under side showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2016 53,827 miles

under side showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2015 53,538 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 53,532 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 52,089 miles

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2013 50,341 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyres wearing low

exhaust system deteriorated

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2012 47,483 miles

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

underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,223 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 41,370 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 41,370 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 38,887 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 36,361 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 33,938 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 32,410 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 30,600 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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S793 DGJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S793 DGJ, 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 S793 DGJ registered?

S793 DGJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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