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S702 BGH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,549 mi
Last recorded59,549 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS702 BGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 59,549 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 59,549 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working centre brakelight inop (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 58,616 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 57,342 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 55,864 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 55,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,373 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 52,297 miles

o/s outer sill very rusty but not holed

Pass 4 Aug 2010 50,362 miles

light rust on o/s outer sill

Pass 30 Jul 2009 47,906 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 47,904 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,188 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 40,708 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 37,391 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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S702 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S702 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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S702 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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