MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,061 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
front padsappear low/brake fluid low/rear tyres wearing low
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front padsappear low/brake fluid low/rear tyres wearing low
front tyre edges worn.
oil leak.
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)
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
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
park brake travel high
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of S990 JGN?
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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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