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H628 BGN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,266 mi
Last recorded152,266 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH628 BGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 152,266 miles

Front Lower Both front lower arms ball joint boots deteriorated, not to excess.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Both front upper arms ball joint boots deteriorated, not to excess.

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

Rear Lower Both rear lower arms outer bushes showing slight signs of deterioration, not to excess.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Two lights on on the dash display (charge and exhaust heat)

Fail 18 Aug 2020 152,266 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Both front lower arms ball joint boots deteriorated, not to excess.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Both front upper arms ball joint boots deteriorated, not to excess.

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

Rear Lower Both rear lower arms outer bushes showing slight signs of deterioration, not to excess.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Two lights on on the dash display (charge and exhaust heat)

Pass 28 Aug 2019 151,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

certain components are corroded but not excessively and not prescribed areas

Pass 8 Sep 2018 150,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion in several places but not excessive or prescribed areas

Fail 8 Sep 2018 150,539 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion in several places but not excessive or prescribed areas

Fail 6 Aug 2018 150,534 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Corrosion underneath but not excessive unless stated

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

Front brake discs worn but not excessively front brake pads approx 70% worn

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 149,894 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

corrosion underneath but not excessive, especially around the sills, not structural or near any prescribed areas

corrosion underneath but not excessive, especially around the sills, not structural or near any prescribed areas

corrosion underneath but not excessive, especially around the sills, not structural or near any prescribed areas

front and rear hydraulic brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

front and rear metal brake pipes are corroded

front chassis rails have corrosion but not excessive or structural

Pass 16 Aug 2016 148,147 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

corrosion around door sills not structural and not within prescribed area

corrosion underneath but not excessive,

Fail 13 Aug 2016 148,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

corrosion around door sills not structural and not within prescribed area

corrosion underneath but not excessive,

Pass 15 Aug 2015 145,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres are slightly deteriorated especially around the outer edges

corrosion underneath but not excessive

Fail 1 Aug 2015 145,767 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres are slightly deteriorated especially around the outer edges

corrosion underneath but not excessive

Pass 9 Aug 2014 143,742 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 140,669 miles

all four coil springs rusty, offside rear door sill corroded but not excessive, all four lower suspension arms slightly rusty.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 139,081 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 139,081 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 138,057 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 138,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip device badly worn and insecure

front and rear brake discs becoming corroded

front and rear shock absorbers losing damping effect

n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Jun 2008 129,616 miles

corrosion to underside.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 111,391 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 104,402 miles

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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H628 BGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 H628 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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H628 BGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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