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G910 BFC

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,462 mi
Last recorded79,462 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG910 BFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 May 2017 79,462 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust deteriorating.

general corrosion.

rear fog lamp dim

Pass 8 Jun 2016 76,098 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 76,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 75,812 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 75,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 70,625 miles

Surface corrosion n/side and o/side sills

Fail 21 Feb 2014 70,625 miles

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

Surface corrosion n/side and o/side sills

Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,070 miles

Centre chassi members are damaged but main taining integral strength

Slight play on o/side rack end ball joint

Fail 22 Feb 2013 62,070 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Both front tyres have age degredation on outer walls

Centre chassi members are damaged but main taining integral strength

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

Slight play on o/side rack end ball joint

Pass 2 Mar 2012 202,394 miles

Although the hand brake met MOT spec. the n/side calliper would benefit from service.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 185,920 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 180,992 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 173,150 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 173,150 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 167,855 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 164,423 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 155,957 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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G910 BFC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G910 BFC, 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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G910 BFC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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