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S915 TCA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,076 mi
Last recorded111,076 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS915 TCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 111,076 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 110,165 miles

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

corrosion/corroded in places

Fail 26 Jul 2018 110,163 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion/corroded showing in places

Pass 27 Apr 2017 107,653 miles

exhaust showing some deterioration in places

slight corrosion showing in places

Fail 27 Apr 2017 107,653 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding +bearing unchecked (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

exhaust showing some deterioration in places

n/s wiper slightly split etc

rear tyre treadwear badly uneven/stepped

slight corrosion showing in places

tyres showing perishing splits

Pass 6 Apr 2016 106,060 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded +front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres have very uneven/stepped treadwear

exhaust showing some deterioration in places

rear brake pads starting to get lower

slight corrosion showing in places

Fail 30 Mar 2016 106,060 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

front brake binding both+bearings unchecked (3.7.B.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded +front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres have very uneven/stepped treadwear

exhaust showing some deterioration in places

rear brake pads starting to get lower

slight corrosion showing in places

Pass 12 Feb 2015 103,097 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 103,097 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 98,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 98,898 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 95,452 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 91,658 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 87,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 87,842 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 83,479 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 83,479 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 79,614 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight tread distortion on inner treads offside front tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2009 79,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight tread distortion on inner treads offside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2008 74,360 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 67,814 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 67,814 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 60,144 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 60,144 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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S915 TCA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S915 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 S915 TCA registered?

S915 TCA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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