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S885 CNM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

64,465 mi
Last recorded64,465 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS885 CNM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 64,465 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 63,816 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 62,850 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 62,157 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 61,530 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 60,942 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 60,153 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 59,054 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both sides have filler over but seem solid when assessed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

co failed on bet test and high until last minute on full cat test

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,150 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 56,300 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 54,362 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 52,159 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 49,827 miles

Both rear tyres perishing slightly.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 47,589 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes covered in white grease

Fail 17 Mar 2012 45,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes covered in white grease

Pass 12 Mar 2011 43,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front and rear tyrewalls badly cracked

offside front and rear tyrewalls begining to crack

offside rear wing damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2010 41,765 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 39,829 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 37,705 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 35,036 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,827 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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S885 CNM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S885 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 S885 CNM registered?

S885 CNM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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