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S79 SCJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,425 mi
Last recorded113,425 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 SCJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 113,425 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 112,033 miles

both rear outer sills starting to corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 108,634 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 108,133 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 107,280 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 107,280 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 106,017 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 104,217 miles

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 May 2010 101,078 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 101,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 95,204 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 92,151 miles

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

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

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

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

front metal power steering pipes corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2007 81,540 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 80,594 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 67,723 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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S79 SCJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S79 SCJ, 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 S79 SCJ registered?

S79 SCJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S79 SCJ safe to buy?

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