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S874 JRW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,371 mi
Last recorded88,371 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS874 JRW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 May 2013 88,371 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Front and rear suspension arms corroded.

Minor exhaust leak at E.G.R. pipe

Offside wiper blade deteriorating.

Power steering pipes corroded.

Pass 14 May 2012 88,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside park brake reading lower than normal at brake test.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipes corroded.

Wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 16 May 2011 87,251 miles

Offside park brake reading lower than normal at brake test.

Fail 5 May 2011 87,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside headlamp pattern incorrect on beam tester.

Offside park brake reading lower than normal at brake test.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 87,102 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 87,102 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 77,895 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 67,533 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 57,219 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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S874 JRW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S874 JRW, 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 S874 JRW registered?

S874 JRW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 December 1998.

Is S874 JRW safe to buy?

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