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H655 BGJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

203,948 mi
Last recorded203,948 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH655 BGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 203,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

various oil leaks from engine

various under body corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2021 203,948 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

various oil leaks from engine

various under body corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2020 201,961 miles

o/s/f tyre's inner edge wear

Fail 27 May 2020 201,792 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

o/s/f tyre's inner edge wear

Pass 24 May 2019 199,975 miles

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

both rear sills corroding

o/s/f tyre's inner edge wear

various oil leaks

Fail 21 May 2019 199,974 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear sills corroding

o/s/f tyre's inner edge wear

various oil leaks

Pass 24 May 2018 196,254 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

rear metal brake pipes corroding

various points of under body corrosion

Pass 30 May 2017 191,166 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 185,079 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 178,382 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 169,155 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 169,144 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 155,591 miles

offside front tyre tread lifting,not showing structure

Fail 22 May 2013 155,570 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

offside front tyre tread lifting,not showing structure

Pass 22 May 2012 148,975 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 145,426 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 138,136 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 138,116 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2009 125,818 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 112,799 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 105,241 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 96,257 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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H655 BGJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H655 BGJ, 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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H655 BGJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 December 1998.

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