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S59 BNM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,276 mi
Last recorded108,276 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 BNM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 108,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 108,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/under body corroded in general (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 95,312 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

slight damage to nearside rear light housing

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Fail 1 Jun 2015 95,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

slight damage to nearside rear light housing

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 28 Apr 2014 106,225 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 833,345 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 78,675 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 74,350 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 70,255 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 70,254 miles

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

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 66,249 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 66,248 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 61,490 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 57,258 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 52,446 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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S59 BNM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S59 BNM, 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 S59 BNM registered?

S59 BNM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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