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S542 TKR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,641 mi
Last recorded57,641 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 TKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 57,641 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 57,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 57,171 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated as chalked (6.2.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2017 56,223 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 54,408 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 54,408 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 54,396 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all suspension parts effected by corrosion slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2013 54,356 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 52,875 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 51,160 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 48,269 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,005 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,112 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 43,028 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to test o/s/f wheelbearing

Pass 28 Aug 2007 38,192 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,620 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 30 Aug 2005 33,222 miles

Both head lamps aim on lower MOT limit

Rear number plate begining to delaminate

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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S542 TKR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S542 TKR, 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 S542 TKR registered?

S542 TKR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S542 TKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S542 TKR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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