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S990 JGN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,061 mi
Last recorded73,061 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 JGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 73,061 miles

battery insecure

brake fluid low

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

long hand brake travel

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread but not down to cords

Fail 27 Jan 2012 73,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

battery insecure

brake fluid low

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

long hand brake travel

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread but not down to cords

Pass 6 Jan 2011 65,225 miles

front padsappear low/brake fluid low/rear tyres wearing low

Fail 6 Jan 2011 65,225 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front padsappear low/brake fluid low/rear tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Jan 2010 61,335 miles

front tyre edges worn.

oil leak.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 53,602 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 53,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 52,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

park brake travel high

Pass 21 Feb 2008 52,111 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

park brake travel high

Pass 17 Feb 2007 46,511 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 39,322 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 39,170 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S990 JGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S990 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 S990 JGN registered?

S990 JGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S990 JGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S990 JGN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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