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S865 CTX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,490 mi
Last recorded125,490 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS865 CTX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 125,490 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 125,471 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2023 116,877 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 109,923 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 100,331 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 100,329 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 98,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 95,985 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 94,081 miles

Central stop light inop.

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s/r and o/s/f alloy rims (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 92,692 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 90,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 90,780 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 82,377 miles

Both rear sills corroded and nsr wheel arch corroded. Both front disc inner edges corroded.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 75,266 miles

OUTER SILLS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 73,375 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 71,416 miles

Rear discs corroded NSR & OSR.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 71,416 miles

Rear discs corroded NSR & OSR.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 70,190 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 64,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 60,961 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 59,359 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 55,582 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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S865 CTX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S865 CTX, 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 S865 CTX registered?

S865 CTX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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