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S880 JRW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,933 mi
Last recorded77,933 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS880 JRW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 77,933 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 77,416 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 76,954 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 75,180 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 75,180 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 66,447 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 57,601 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 57,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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S880 JRW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S880 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 S880 JRW registered?

S880 JRW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 1998.

Is S880 JRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S880 JRW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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