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S938 JJH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,187 mi
Last recorded112,187 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS938 JJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 112,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle has general corrosion front and rear

Pass 5 Mar 2020 110,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 104,532 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 97,520 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroding.

Light corrosion on rear suspension sub-frame.

Minor leak of exhaust gas.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 92,737 miles

Minor oil leak from engine.

Offside rear wheel - arch corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer - outer skin corroded.

Rear vehicle structure has light corrosion.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 87,444 miles

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

o/s rear wheel arch is corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 80,964 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust system is very corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2015 80,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust system is very corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 77,221 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 77,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 72,497 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 72,478 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)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 68,929 miles

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

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

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2012 68,929 miles

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

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

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

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 64,814 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 61,954 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 55,242 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 53,047 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 53,047 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 46,865 miles

REAR NUMBERPLATE STARTING TO DE-LAMINATE

Pass 19 Nov 2005 40,506 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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S938 JJH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S938 JJH, 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 S938 JJH registered?

S938 JJH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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