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S689 BGH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,594 mi
Last recorded85,594 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS689 BGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 85,594 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone B less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion in front & rear suspension components

Fail 22 Apr 2024 85,337 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface corrosion in front & rear suspension components

Pass 27 Apr 2023 84,242 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B chip less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake pipes & ferrules covered oil grease

clutch fluid low in reservoir

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded

wiring not secure in o/s/f footwell

Fail 27 Apr 2023 84,242 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B chip less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake pipes & ferrules covered oil grease

clutch fluid low in reservoir

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded

wiring not secure in o/s/f footwell

Pass 23 Feb 2022 81,519 miles

Handbrake would benefit from servicing

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in zone B of front windscreen but not exceeding 4mm

Fail 21 Feb 2022 81,500 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Handbrake would benefit from servicing

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in zone B of front windscreen but not exceeding 4mm

Pass 15 Mar 2021 79,962 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 78,576 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 76,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 74,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 72,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 72,437 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 72,437 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 71,761 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 69,919 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 67,190 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 64,567 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 62,074 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 58,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 54,072 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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S689 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S689 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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S689 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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