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H699 BGN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

221,163 mi
Last recorded221,163 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH699 BGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 221,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES AND REAR BRAKES PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PARTS OF CAR UNDERSIDE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 221,159 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES AND REAR BRAKES PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PARTS OF CAR UNDERSIDE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 221,142 miles

FUEL CAP SLIGHTY PERRISH

Fail 6 Jun 2025 221,142 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

FUEL CAP SLIGHTY PERRISH

Pass 28 Jun 2024 221,118 miles

All suspension arms corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle underside covered in underseal

Pass 8 Jun 2023 220,799 miles

All suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2022 220,618 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 220,595 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 220,096 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 219,651 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 219,614 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 218,786 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2017 218,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2016 217,557 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 217,546 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 199,788 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 195,884 miles

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

both outer sills starting to rust

Pass 21 Jun 2013 193,929 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 13 Jun 2012 192,055 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 188,393 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 183,799 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 176,168 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 160,415 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2007 145,630 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake discs are slightly corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2007 145,630 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake discs front and rear are slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2006 142,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advanced surface corrosion visible front & rear suspension arms

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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H699 BGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H699 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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H699 BGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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