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S710 BGH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,173 mi
Last recorded52,173 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS710 BGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,173 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 50,906 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 50,902 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 40,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 39,528 miles

advise changeing front tyres

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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S710 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S710 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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S710 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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