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S820 TCA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,020 mi
Last recorded106,020 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS820 TCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 106,020 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 102,719 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 98,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/ outer sil very close to going through metal

Pass 4 Jul 2011 93,476 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 93,476 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 91,127 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 86,034 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 80,164 miles

front brake disc slightly pitted

nearside front brake pad wearing thin

Pass 10 Jun 2008 79,867 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 79,867 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 75,607 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 75,607 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 67,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S820 TCA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S820 TCA, 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 S820 TCA registered?

S820 TCA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S820 TCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S820 TCA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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