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S947 TCA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,228 mi
Last recorded98,228 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS947 TCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 98,228 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 74,840 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 72,123 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear center stop lamp inop

Pass 6 Aug 2009 72,123 miles

rear center stop lamp inop

Fail 5 Aug 2008 68,264 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)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 68,264 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 66,218 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 62,982 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 60,579 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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S947 TCA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S947 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 S947 TCA registered?

S947 TCA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S947 TCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S947 TCA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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