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S81 JCK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,734 mi
Last recorded75,734 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 JCK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 75,734 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 69,035 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 69,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

All suspension corroded!

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 66,896 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

earth lead broken on diff

Pass 29 Mar 2010 66,896 miles

earth lead broken on diff

Pass 20 Apr 2009 64,050 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 58,874 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 58,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 51,269 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 44,953 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 36,569 miles

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

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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S81 JCK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S81 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S81 JCK registered?

S81 JCK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 1998.

Is S81 JCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S81 JCK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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