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S864 TCA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

71,577 mi
Last recorded71,577 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS864 TCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 71,577 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 69,830 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2024 69,318 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 67,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 66,706 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 65,864 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 65,438 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 64,822 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 64,084 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 63,018 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 60,561 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,489 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion o/s and n/s/r sills

Fail 8 Jun 2015 58,489 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion o/s and n/s/r sills

Pass 29 May 2014 56,479 miles

advise low effort osr parking brake

Pass 18 Jun 2013 55,434 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise high travel on handbrake

Pass 11 Jun 2012 53,700 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 52,107 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,037 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 48,281 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 45,756 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 42,114 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 1,100 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 26,949 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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S864 TCA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 S864 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 S864 TCA registered?

S864 TCA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S864 TCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S864 TCA shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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