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S708 BGH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,407 mi
Last recorded76,407 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS708 BGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 76,407 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 75,955 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 75,594 miles

front & rear suspension components beginning to corrode

Pass 5 Aug 2023 75,069 miles

front & rear suspension components beginning to corrode

Pass 12 Aug 2022 74,480 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 73,868 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2020 73,373 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2019 72,865 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated at joint

Pass 27 Jul 2018 72,437 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaitors (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 72,082 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust box corroded at joint

Fail 18 Aug 2017 72,082 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust box corroded at joint

Pass 12 Aug 2016 71,567 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s rear tyre has a slight cut to sidewall

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2015 70,883 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 70,546 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 70,241 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

o/s rear tyre has slight cut to sidewall

Fail 5 Aug 2013 70,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

o/s rear tyre has slight cut to sidewall

Pass 25 May 2012 69,789 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s rear tyre has slight cut to sidewall

Fail 12 Apr 2011 69,333 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear rollbar corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 69,333 miles

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

rear rollbar corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 68,804 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 67,967 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 67,326 miles

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

both rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2007 65,629 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 67,239 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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S708 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S708 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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S708 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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