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S799 JNL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,502 mi
Last recorded139,502 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 JNL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2015 139,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 136,044 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 135,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 130,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 130,226 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 121,121 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 107,146 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 107,146 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 92,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 92,138 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)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 81,371 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 81,280 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 77,392 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 66,005 miles

brake discs rusting

n/s/r brake pipe rusting

Pass 12 May 2007 62,677 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 54,129 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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S799 JNL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S799 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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S799 JNL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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