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G48 BJO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,688 mi
Last recorded117,688 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG48 BJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 117,688 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 117,688 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 99,711 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 99,711 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 97,400 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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G48 BJO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G48 BJO, 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 G48 BJO registered?

G48 BJO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 1998.

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