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H36 BGJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

249,386 mi
Last recorded249,386 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH36 BGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2011 249,386 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 243,293 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 234,799 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 227,659 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 221,876 miles

oil leak

rear n/s foot and handbrake slightly low performance

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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H36 BGJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H36 BGJ, 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 H36 BGJ registered?

H36 BGJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 July 1998.

Is H36 BGJ safe to buy?

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