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H585 BGN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

177,572 mi
Last recorded177,572 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH585 BGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 177,572 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rear differential mounting cracked

Fail 3 Jun 2020 177,572 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements position & colour of fining bolts (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer, excessive corrosion at wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut insecure (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer , excessive corrosion at wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rear differential mounting cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2016 170,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 170,195 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 161,578 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 161,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 156,205 miles

Both front shock absorbers provide differing damping.

Pass 7 May 2008 153,413 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

f/brake discs badly deteriated

f/suspension units & mount areas corroded

park brake 17% on rbt(borderline pass)

r/brake discs badly deteriated(o/s marginal pass)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 153,408 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

f/brake discs badly deteriated

f/suspension units & mount areas corroded

r/brake discs badly deteriated(o/s marginal pass)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 144,385 miles

as per vt32 issued 10.08 04/04/2007

Fail 4 Apr 2007 144,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both r/tyres perished & very close to legal limit

drag on n/s/f brake

f/brake discs badly deteriated & pads appear thin

o/s/f tyre badly perished

r/brake discs very badly deteriated(very marginal passes)

wiper blades deteriated

Pass 22 Mar 2006 139,348 miles

as per vt32 issued 22/03/2006 at 9.52

Fail 22 Mar 2006 139,348 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

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

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

battery insecure

both steering rack boots split

f/brake discs deteriated

o/s h/brake efficiency down slightly

o/s/f tyre badly perished

oil leak

rear brake discs badly deteriated

slight drag on f/brakes

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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H585 BGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 H585 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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H585 BGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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