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S586 TKE

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,621 mi
Last recorded73,621 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS586 TKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 73,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

underside of vehicle deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,133 miles

both sills very rusty

exhaust rusty

front suspension very rusty

rear suspension very rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2016 62,153 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,725 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 58,119 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,746 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING IN SIDEWALLS

Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,780 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 53,232 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,485 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 47,598 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 47,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 40,711 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S586 TKE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S586 TKE, 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 S586 TKE registered?

S586 TKE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S586 TKE safe to buy?

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