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S939 JJH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

66,805 mi
Last recorded66,805 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS939 JJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 66,805 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front suspension corroded

Front suspension corroded

Rear rear suspension corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2025 66,805 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded front & rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front suspension corroded

Front suspension corroded

Rear rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2024 65,870 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 64,251 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded

exhaust system in poor condition

underside has corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2022 61,596 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 55,883 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2020 52,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 50,414 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 50,331 miles

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 47,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 44,265 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Pass 28 Jul 2016 38,826 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 34,851 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 30,956 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leaks

Fail 4 Jul 2014 30,838 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 20,762 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brakes slight imbalance

Fail 8 May 2012 20,494 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 20,494 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,357 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 May 2010 20,124 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 19,738 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 19,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 19,489 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 19,148 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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S939 JJH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S939 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S939 JJH registered?

S939 JJH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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