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G787 BBM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

175,985 mi
Last recorded175,985 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG787 BBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 175,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 167,561 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 163,777 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 154,133 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 147,822 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 147,822 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 147,792 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Boot floor corroded.

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged Corroded. (2.3.2)

Tyres under-inflated.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 147,118 miles

Boot floor corroded.

Brake pipes corroded.

Power assisted steering pipes corroded.

Sills / chassis corroded.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 147,114 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Sills / chassis corroded.

Boot floor corroded.

Brake pipes corroded.

Power assisted steering pipes corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 146,230 miles

Boot floor holed.

Brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak.

Fail 3 Sep 2015 146,222 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Boot floor holed.

Brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 145,190 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 145,190 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 143,935 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 143,932 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 142,557 miles

Coolant leak

front to rear b/pipes slightly corroded.

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/rear b/caliper mounting pins worn

Fail 28 Aug 2012 142,529 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

front to rear b/pipes slightly corroded.

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/rear b/caliper mounting pins worn

Pass 25 Aug 2011 140,295 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 139,184 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 138,694 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 138,694 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 137,503 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 135,843 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 135,816 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 134,018 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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G787 BBM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 G787 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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G787 BBM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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