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H7 BGT

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,470 mi
Last recorded28,470 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 BGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2025 28,470 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 27,813 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 27,213 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 26,846 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 26,444 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 26,089 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 25,610 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 25,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 24,428 miles

both rear tyres worn down to approx' 2.0mm

Pass 2 Aug 2016 23,692 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres worn down to approx' 2.5mm

Pass 3 Aug 2015 23,498 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 23,032 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 22,324 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 21,586 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 21,290 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2010 20,385 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2009 19,296 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 18,620 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 17,684 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 17,008 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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H7 BGT is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 86,097 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 H7 BGT, 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 30 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H7 BGT registered?

H7 BGT is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 1996.

Is H7 BGT safe to buy?

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