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G926 BFC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,675 mi
Last recorded143,675 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG926 BFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 143,675 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 143,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 142,863 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 142,679 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 142,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 133,200 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 126,776 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 126,776 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 110,964 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 103,989 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 91,767 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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G926 BFC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 G926 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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What year was G926 BFC registered?

G926 BFC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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