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S671 BGH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,775 mi
Last recorded131,775 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS671 BGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 131,775 miles

O/s/outer sill corroded badly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 131,775 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/outer sill corroded badly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 123,645 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 123,645 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 119,313 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 111,662 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)

near side rear sill/quarter panel is heavily corroded, but a second sill panel is directly under neath in a corroded but strong condition,

Pass 19 Aug 2008 103,824 miles

advise both front wipers spilt .

Fail 15 Aug 2008 103,777 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

advise both front wipers spilt .

Fail 23 Aug 2007 100,264 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 100,264 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 91,614 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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S671 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S671 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 S671 BGH registered?

S671 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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