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S809 JNL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,153 mi
Last recorded109,153 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS809 JNL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 109,153 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 108,956 miles

nearside rear outer sill

offside rear outer sill

Pass 11 Mar 2021 108,059 miles

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill

Pass 28 Nov 2019 106,664 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear lens missing and lamp insecure (4.7.1 (a))

Suspect odometer reading is inaccurate

Fail 18 Nov 2019 106,661 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not fitted vertically (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre repairable ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear lens missing and lamp insecure (4.7.1 (a))

Suspect odometer reading is inaccurate

Pass 15 Nov 2018 132,000 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 132,000 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 129,988 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 128,984 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 127,869 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 127,486 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 123,035 miles

nearside rear brake pads worn and disc lipped by corrosion

nearside rear suspension coil spring corroded

offside headlamp lense deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension anti roll bar corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 117,536 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 117,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 107,892 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 107,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise slight brake bind n/s front

Pass 1 Nov 2010 96,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 93,192 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise both wiper blade condition

Pass 31 Oct 2008 87,861 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 87,857 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 84,035 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 84,035 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 76,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 76,517 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 63,029 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2005 62,831 miles

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

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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S809 JNL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S809 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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S809 JNL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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