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S519 BNT

1998 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,396 mi
Last recorded108,396 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS519 BNT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 108,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover is slightly perished/ cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 91,857 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 91,857 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 91,605 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 91,605 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 85,081 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 85,061 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 76,494 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,326 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 66,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

Fail 29 Mar 2018 66,290 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Apr 2017 64,781 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 64,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 61,245 miles

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2016 61,238 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,184 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 55,936 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 54,470 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 54,470 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 51,718 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 48,742 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,065 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 46,065 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,703 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 44,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 42,977 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 38,347 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH IS ON 2.0 MM †MINIMUM LEGAL TREAD DEPTH LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH IS ON 2.0 MM

REAR AND CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER PIPES CORRODED

Fail 23 Jun 2006 32,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 32,409 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 26,287 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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S519 BNT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S519 BNT, 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 S519 BNT registered?

S519 BNT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S519 BNT shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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