MOT Status
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113,978 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 45 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under side of car been under sealed and covering fuel and brake lines
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front tyres worn on edges
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under side of car been under sealed and covering fuel and brake lines
Brake pipes greased
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Tyres worn and both rear tyres started to crack on inner walls
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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S990 JSR 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 83.3%.
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 S990 JSR, 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 JSR registered?
S990 JSR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 1998.
Is S990 JSR safe to buy?
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