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S650 BNJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

60,597 mi
Last recorded60,597 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS650 BNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 60,597 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (stone chip) (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear (both sides) outer sills corroded

Pass 8 May 2024 57,113 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 56,947 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 56,184 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 55,655 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 55,651 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 55,316 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 54,785 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 53,455 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 52,107 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 50,160 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 48,962 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 48,962 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 47,899 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 46,483 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 44,978 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,221 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 39,686 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 36,848 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,037 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 31,401 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 28,602 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 25,450 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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S650 BNJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S650 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 S650 BNJ registered?

S650 BNJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S650 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S650 BNJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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