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S640 TCV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,905 mi
Last recorded46,905 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS640 TCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 46,905 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 46,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi-hose to brake caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 40,893 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 38,859 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 34,043 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 33,447 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 32,848 miles

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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S640 TCV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S640 TCV, 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 S640 TCV registered?

S640 TCV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S640 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S640 TCV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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