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P13 BPA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,947 mi
Last recorded112,947 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 BPA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 112,947 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chip in window

Pass 26 Feb 2021 101,899 miles

all brake discs slightly rusty

all wheel arches rusty

exhaust noisy

power steering pipes rusty

underside of vehicle rusty and undersealed including suspension and subframe components

Pass 18 Dec 2019 94,088 miles

all wheel arches rusty

front and rear subframes and suspension components covered in undersealed

offside front inner wing and chassis rusty

power steering pipes rusty

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2018 91,008 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 83,155 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 83,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 71,310 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,263 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 55,735 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 55,710 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 53,998 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear discs glazed/scored

Pass 27 Jun 2011 50,612 miles

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

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

SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR OF O/S AND N/S SILLS

Pass 10 Jul 2010 49,038 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 49,038 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 47,639 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 44,779 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2007 41,093 miles

Nearside Front 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 Jul 2006 38,608 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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P13 BPA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P13 BPA, 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 P13 BPA registered?

P13 BPA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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The MOT history for P13 BPA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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