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G763 BBM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,465 mi
Last recorded101,465 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG763 BBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 101,465 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 100,685 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 99,500 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 99,017 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 98,214 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 97,054 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 154,456 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 153,364 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 148,070 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 147,010 miles

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

both rear brake discs rusty

Fail 15 Jun 2011 147,007 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2009 146,552 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 145,239 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 140,228 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 140,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 135,387 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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G763 BBM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G763 BBM, 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 G763 BBM registered?

G763 BBM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is G763 BBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G763 BBM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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