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S886 CEU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

86,366 mi
Last recorded86,366 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS886 CEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 86,366 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 77,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 73,586 miles

Suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 70,200 miles

Covers fitted to chassis rails,cannot be fully inspected

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 68,134 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 67,058 miles

Front number plate slight damage/crack

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 63,159 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 63,153 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 56,079 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 50,689 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,994 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 42,744 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 38,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 38,405 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 34,063 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 30,016 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 24,846 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 19,170 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 13,894 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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S886 CEU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S886 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S886 CEU registered?

S886 CEU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S886 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S886 CEU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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