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S894 CEU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,334 mi
Last recorded107,334 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 CEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 107,334 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 106,479 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 100,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 100,210 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam PRS - B472 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 89,003 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 79,630 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 78,602 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 78,084 miles

All 4 tyres showing signs of age

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 78,084 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

All 4 tyres showing signs of age

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 77,562 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 76,999 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 75,326 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 74,185 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 74,185 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 73,476 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 67,132 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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S894 CEU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S894 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 S894 CEU registered?

S894 CEU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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