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S800 CAS

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,013 mi
Last recorded115,013 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS800 CAS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 115,013 miles

OFFRSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL DROP LINK HAS SOME PLAY

REAR PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 13 Dec 2012 115,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

REAR PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 19 Dec 2011 110,249 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 110,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED IN PLACES

Pass 15 Oct 2010 102,807 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 102,807 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 93,452 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 84,271 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 78,294 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 78,290 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 72,807 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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S800 CAS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S800 CAS, 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 S800 CAS registered?

S800 CAS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S800 CAS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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