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S661 BGH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,955 mi
Last recorded111,955 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS661 BGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 111,955 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)

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 24 Aug 2017 111,955 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 31 Aug 2016 98,162 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2016 98,162 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2015 84,556 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 73,785 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 May 2014 73,607 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Advanced wear and corrosion to the centre/rear exhaust joint

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 70,968 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 68,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 65,343 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 62,654 miles

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

n/s rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

o/s front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Pass 7 Apr 2009 58,794 miles

N/S/F TYRE VERY SLIGHT SIDE WALL DAMAGE STEERING RACK KNOCKHEARD BUT MEETS ALL MOT REQUIREMENTS, BUT REQUIRES ATTENTION !

Pass 22 Jun 2007 53,348 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 42,025 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 28,629 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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S661 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S661 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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S661 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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