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BKZ 7648

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

131,874 mi
Last recorded131,874 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 7648
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 131,874 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 128,933 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 126,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 124,149 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 123,831 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 123,068 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 121,993 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 121,076 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 120,099 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 119,073 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 117,626 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 115,850 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 114,715 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 119,189 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 111,861 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 111,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 109,722 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 107,359 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 105,695 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2006 103,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

SLIGHT DAMAGE ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

Pass 18 Nov 2006 103,882 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

Pass 19 Nov 2005 101,401 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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BKZ 7648 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BKZ 7648, 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 BKZ 7648 registered?

BKZ 7648 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 December 1998.

Is BKZ 7648 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKZ 7648 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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