MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,419 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brakes binding
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Both front tyres worn low on inner edges.
Both head light reflectors rusting.
Both track rod end rubber boots perishing.
Exhaust tail pipe knocking on chassis.
Slight rust in o/s/f and rear brake pipes.
N/S Track rod ball joint boot perishing.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
N/S Track rod ball joint boot perishing.
Both front brakes binding slightly.
N/S/R Tyre wall perishing and tyre bald on inner edge.
Slight corrosion in front to rear brake pipes.
nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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H521 BGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 H521 BGN, 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 H521 BGN registered?
H521 BGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is H521 BGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for H521 BGN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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