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S866 CEU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,425 mi
Last recorded99,425 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS866 CEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 99,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

clutch grabbing

corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills at rear

nearside and offside front brake discs rusty and pitted

nearside and offside rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Fail 12 May 2012 98,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 98,941 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 96,676 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2011 96,676 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 94,502 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 89,554 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 89,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 82,144 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 78,370 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 60,511 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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S866 CEU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S866 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 S866 CEU registered?

S866 CEU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S866 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S866 CEU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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