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BIB 3024

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,955 mi
Last recorded55,955 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIB 3024
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 55,955 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 55,262 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 55,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2024 54,093 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 53,577 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 53,539 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 52,925 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 52,531 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 51,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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BIB 3024 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BIB 3024, 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 BIB 3024 registered?

BIB 3024 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 1998.

Is BIB 3024 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIB 3024 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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