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S692 BGH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,930 mi
Last recorded133,930 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS692 BGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 133,930 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower ball joint boots age cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion and repairs to both outer sills

general corrosion to both inner sills, chassis sections and underside of vehicle

suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2023 133,930 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower ball joint boots age cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion and repairs to both outer sills

general corrosion to both inner sills, chassis sections and underside of vehicle

suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 129,443 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s o/s inner sills corroded

rear subframe corroded

underside of vehicle corroded (everything)

Fail 25 Sep 2021 129,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside parking brake low effort

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 125,420 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front steering and suspension gaiters age cracked

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

head lights cloudy images poor

inner and outer sills corroded

long travel in parking brake lever

suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2020 125,405 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front steering and suspension gaiters age cracked

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

head lights cloudy images poor

inner and outer sills corroded

long travel in parking brake lever

suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 118,984 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlights cloudy (images poor requires attention)

both sills corroded and signs of repair

exhaust system corroded

front suspension and steering component gaiters age cracked

o/s handbrake effort poor/low (requires attention)

suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 117,183 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 115,003 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 111,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 111,620 miles

Slight binding to off side front brake.

Fail 21 Apr 2016 111,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight binding to off side front brake.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 108,139 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 108,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 101,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 92,749 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 85,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2012 85,441 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 83,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

power steering pipes corroded

rear silencer strengthening bracket rusted through

suspnsion arms front and rear corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 80,508 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 77,674 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 77,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 75,403 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 70,705 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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S692 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S692 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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S692 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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