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S765 BGH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,282 mi
Last recorded84,282 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS765 BGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 84,282 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 84,282 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 82,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 82,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 81,049 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 81,049 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 80,002 miles

Slight leak from clutch slave cylinder

Substantial surface corrosion on most suspension components but no apparent loss of strength

Pass 10 Jun 2016 79,701 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,224 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2015 79,224 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2014 77,781 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

light corrosion to underside of vehicle in general

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight damage to offside front tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2014 77,781 miles

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

light corrosion to underside of vehicle in general

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight damage to offside front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2013 76,760 miles

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

center/rear exhaust joint starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre perished

slight damage to side wall of offside front tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2012 74,950 miles

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

center/rear exhaust joint starting to corrode

Fail 6 Feb 2012 74,950 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

center/rear exhaust joint starting to corrode

nearside front brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Mar 2011 73,640 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 73,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 72,085 miles

cut on o/s/f tyre no cords showing

Fail 1 Jul 2009 72,085 miles

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

cut on o/s/f tyre no cords showing

Fail 3 Jul 2008 69,745 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 69,745 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 64,845 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 62,642 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 62,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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S765 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S765 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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S765 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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