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S877 CEU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,195 mi
Last recorded85,195 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS877 CEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 85,195 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 85,194 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 84,094 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 84,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2014 82,699 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 82,675 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 79,262 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2013 79,262 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2012 71,384 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 71,384 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 68,394 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 63,196 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 59,898 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 57,778 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 55,952 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 53,718 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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S877 CEU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S877 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 S877 CEU registered?

S877 CEU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S877 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S877 CEU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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