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S616 BGH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,274 mi
Last recorded82,274 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS616 BGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 82,274 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 81,811 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 81,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 76,591 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 74,709 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 74,122 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 68,781 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 63,105 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 62,855 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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S616 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S616 BGH, 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 S616 BGH registered?

S616 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S616 BGH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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