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S855 CEU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,958 mi
Last recorded86,958 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS855 CEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 86,958 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear lower outer corner sills has slight corrosion but not seriously weakened.

handbrake may need adjustment soon.

various suspension components has corrosion but not seriously weakened.

Pass 24 Apr 2025 83,862 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 80,626 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 79,499 miles

handbrake/rear brakes may need adjustment soon.

Pass 13 Apr 2022 78,384 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 78,275 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 78,152 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 78,012 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 77,786 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,469 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 77,053 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 76,734 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 76,174 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 75,638 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 74,748 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 74,245 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 73,278 miles

slight surface corrosion on n/s outer sill

Pass 23 Mar 2007 71,402 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 68,627 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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S855 CEU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S855 CEU, 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 S855 CEU registered?

S855 CEU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S855 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S855 CEU shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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