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S818 JCK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,051 mi
Last recorded115,051 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS818 JCK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 115,051 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 114,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section under rear of floor corroded leading to rear flexible hose block (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower arms front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 113,455 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 113,448 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 110,081 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 104,664 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

NSF headlamp has slight misting on it

NSR sill and wheel arch is corroded

OSF headlamp has slight misting on it

OSR sill and wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Various components under car are rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2013 102,113 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded on face

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 98,207 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)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 98,207 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 92,366 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 92,324 miles

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 81,923 miles

Nearside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall. (poss.run flat damage).

Pass 12 Sep 2009 69,767 miles

rear tyres on 1.6mm front pads low

Pass 3 Sep 2008 53,933 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 51,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 46,616 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 43,469 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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S818 JCK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S818 JCK, 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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S818 JCK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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