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S902 TCA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,492 mi
Last recorded70,492 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS902 TCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 70,492 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,849 miles

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

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

ns rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Jul 2015 69,849 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

ns rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Nov 2013 66,826 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 66,168 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 62,801 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 58,925 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 58,925 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 57,613 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 57,541 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 56,136 miles

hand brake reserve travel nearing limits

Pass 4 Jan 2008 54,080 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 50,033 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 46,570 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 46,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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S902 TCA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S902 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S902 TCA registered?

S902 TCA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S902 TCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S902 TCA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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