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H538 BGN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

179,874 mi
Last recorded179,874 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH538 BGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2023 179,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch severely corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion through out the underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2022 179,239 miles

Front subframe and steering/suspension components corroded

General oil leaks

General vehicle underbody condition corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear subframe & suspension components corroded

Slight exhaust blow

Fail 6 Sep 2022 179,239 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe and steering/suspension components corroded

General oil leaks

General vehicle underbody condition corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear subframe & suspension components corroded

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 22 Sep 2021 179,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front tyres wider than rears

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Signs of heat build up on nearside front brake disc

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 179,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front tyres wider than rears

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Signs of heat build up on nearside front brake disc

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 177,663 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 175,457 miles

Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 174,708 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 173,627 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 173,627 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 169,112 miles

patches of corrosion

Fail 29 Feb 2016 169,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arches both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

patches of corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2015 163,741 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wheels binding slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2014 162,305 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 158,933 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 155,486 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 155,464 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 152,142 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 147,910 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake inbalance 25% on limits

nearside front wheel stiff to turn

offside front wheel stif to turn

play in steering

wipers in poor condition

Fail 27 Jan 2010 147,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front wheel stiff to turn

offside front wheel stif to turn

play in steering

Pass 13 Feb 2009 140,803 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front no plate in poor condition

hazard switch in poor condition

offside headlamp lens cracked and pattern weak

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2009 140,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front no plate in poor condition

hazard switch in poor condition

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2008 131,949 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

small cuts in both front tyre side walls

Fail 20 Feb 2008 131,949 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

small cuts in both front tyre side walls

Pass 14 May 2007 125,076 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 125,076 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2006 116,958 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 116,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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H538 BGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 H538 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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H538 BGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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