MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,948 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
o/s/f tyre's inner edge wear
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre tread lifting,not showing structure
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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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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What year was H655 BGJ registered?
H655 BGJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 December 1998.
Is H655 BGJ safe to buy?
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