MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all front ball joint dust covers perished and starting to split
rear pads worn low
signs of coolent leaks from radiator
underside of vehicle corroded in places
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
all front ball joint dust covers perished and starting to split
rear pads worn low
signs of coolent leaks from radiator
underside of vehicle corroded in places
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
front number plate damaged needs replacement
offside rear outersills corroding
rear exhaust and mountings corroded and weak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front number plate damaged needs replacement
offside rear outersills corroding
offside rear tyre worn to limit
rear exhaust and mountings corroded and weak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear coil springs starting to corrode
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S949 JTR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 S949 JTR, 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 S949 JTR registered?
S949 JTR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 1998.
Is S949 JTR safe to buy?
The MOT history for S949 JTR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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