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S887 TCA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

157,267 mi
Last recorded157,267 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS887 TCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 157,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to both outer sills

various brake pipes corroded

various places under vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 142,581 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 141,943 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 125,465 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 108,598 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 89,912 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

excessive corroshion to nearside and offside outer sill pannels but not in a perscribed area

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 9 Jan 2012 89,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

excessive corroshion to nearside and offside outer sill pannels but not in a perscribed area

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Jan 2011 82,588 miles

Rear discs corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2010 75,385 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 67,083 miles

corrosion to front subframe and front /rear suspension componants

Pass 14 Jan 2008 58,540 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 50,864 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 45,559 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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S887 TCA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S887 TCA, 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 S887 TCA registered?

S887 TCA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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