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S887 JRW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,674 mi
Last recorded100,674 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS887 JRW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 100,674 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from both engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Overall condition of underbody and components corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 100,317 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 95,371 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 95,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 94,147 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 94,147 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 94,091 miles

handbrake just met its requirements

Fail 29 Jul 2020 94,091 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

handbrake just met its requirements

Pass 18 Oct 2017 86,940 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 86,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 80,977 miles

Nearside Rear Outer slight corrosion on nearside outer sill

Nearside Rear nearside rear shock absorber has slight leak

Nearside Rear nearside rear shock absorber lower spring seat location rubber deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2016 80,957 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axel brake pipe excessively corroded at union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer slight corrosion on nearside outer sill

Nearside Rear nearside rear shock absorber has slight leak

Nearside Rear nearside rear shock absorber lower spring seat location rubber deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2015 78,919 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 78,181 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 78,181 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 77,604 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 75,981 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 73,516 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 66,898 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 62,700 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 55,128 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 51,839 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 47,313 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 42,041 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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S887 JRW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S887 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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S887 JRW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 October 1998.

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