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S725 BGH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,168 mi
Last recorded107,168 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS725 BGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 May 2013 107,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all suspension very rusty shailing

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear brake discs inner faces rusty

n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 6 Jun 2012 101,957 miles

Boot lid rusting heavily around registration plate lamps

Fail 6 Jun 2012 101,944 miles

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

Boot lid rusting heavily around registration plate lamps

Pass 24 Jun 2011 97,728 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 97,711 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 94,270 miles

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Rear brake pads close to minimum thickness

Sills rusty and shailing

Pass 22 Jun 2009 88,720 miles

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 23 Jun 2008 79,011 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 65,247 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 61,438 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005
Fail 18 Aug 2005

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S725 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S725 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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What year was S725 BGH registered?

S725 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S725 BGH safe to buy?

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