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S979 JGN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,618 mi
Last recorded66,618 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 JGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 66,618 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 66,580 miles

Emissions not tested no cat fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively stretched both front pull on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 65,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 63,476 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 61,009 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 56,903 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 54,129 miles

advise : slight play in front steering rack

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 26 Aug 2016 44,978 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 44,792 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 43,427 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 36,792 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 36,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 36,281 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 36,281 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 30,711 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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S979 JGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S979 JGN, 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 S979 JGN registered?

S979 JGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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