MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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
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
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))
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
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,
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,
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
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
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)
all four coil springs rusty, offside rear door sill corroded but not excessive, all four lower suspension arms slightly rusty.
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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)
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
corrosion to underside.
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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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