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S880 CNM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,295 mi
Last recorded95,295 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS880 CNM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 95,295 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 95,228 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 95,134 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 94,789 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 94,334 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 92,833 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 90,849 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 88,803 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight bind o/s front brake

Pass 19 Apr 2016 86,338 miles

slight bind o/s front brake?

Pass 23 Apr 2015 84,113 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 84,111 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 81,102 miles

slight bind o/s front brake

Pass 15 Apr 2013 78,350 miles

power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2012 73,869 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 68,990 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 68,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 66,850 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 58,833 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 58,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 50,600 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 42,334 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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S880 CNM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S880 CNM, 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 S880 CNM registered?

S880 CNM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S880 CNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S880 CNM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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