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S80 JAY

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,624 mi
Last recorded38,624 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 JAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 38,624 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 37,244 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 35,468 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 33,551 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 33,538 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 31,873 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 31,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 31,381 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 6 Dec 2018 31,203 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 30,926 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 30,636 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 30,504 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 30,322 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 30,047 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 28,733 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,053 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 27,394 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,176 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 21,515 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 19,631 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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S80 JAY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S80 JAY, 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 S80 JAY registered?

S80 JAY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 December 1998.

Is S80 JAY safe to buy?

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