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S623 BNJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,795 mi
Last recorded81,795 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS623 BNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 81,795 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight corrosion to both outer seals

Pass 16 Oct 2018 81,709 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 81,094 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wall cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2016 78,436 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inneredge

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2015 76,989 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 75,632 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 72,930 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 71,008 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 68,149 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 68,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 64,685 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 59,498 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 59,498 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 50,086 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 48,093 miles

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

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

brake pads getting low,suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2006 40,050 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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S623 BNJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S623 BNJ, 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 S623 BNJ registered?

S623 BNJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S623 BNJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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