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H521 BGN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,419 mi
Last recorded115,419 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH521 BGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 115,419 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 107,914 miles

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.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 104,149 miles

N/S Track rod ball joint boot perishing.

Fail 4 Jul 2013 103,863 miles

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

N/S Track rod ball joint boot perishing.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 88,736 miles

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.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 88,325 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2009 83,949 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 83,949 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 80,566 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 80,566 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 79,319 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 78,934 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 78,934 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H521 BGN registered?

H521 BGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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