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G3 BSB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,788 mi
Last recorded106,788 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 BSB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 106,788 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 105,014 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 104,539 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 102,481 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 102,468 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 100,792 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 100,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 May 2013 99,479 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 98,312 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 95,391 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 92,337 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 85,980 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 80,569 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 80,569 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 78,188 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 75,507 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 75,507 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G3 BSB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G3 BSB, 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 G3 BSB registered?

G3 BSB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is G3 BSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G3 BSB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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