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S745 BGH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,986 mi
Last recorded56,986 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS745 BGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 56,986 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 56,960 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 56,915 miles

All lower wishbones slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre has age related cracking

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

Slight corrosion to ends of sills and inner wheel arches

Fail 28 Jul 2017 56,891 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all lower wishbones slightly corroded

off side rear tyre has age related cracking

slight corrosion to ends of sills and inner wheel arches

Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,468 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 53,180 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 51,415 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 49,678 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,987 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 47,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,194 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,380 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 42,825 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 39,989 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 36,855 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 33,159 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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S745 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S745 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 S745 BGH registered?

S745 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S745 BGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S745 BGH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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