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S821 TTW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,771 mi
Last recorded130,771 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS821 TTW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2023 130,771 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill's has hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all four wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 125,627 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion at various points across chassis and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 117,545 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 117,476 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits too high (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 114,522 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 110,524 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 107,664 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 101,890 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 94,383 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 94,383 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 83,811 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 72,086 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 68,762 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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S821 TTW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc 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 S821 TTW, 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 S821 TTW registered?

S821 TTW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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