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S767 BGH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,166 mi
Last recorded53,166 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS767 BGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 53,166 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 53,164 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 53,162 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 52,684 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 52,585 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 52,387 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 52,102 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 52,055 miles

all suspension arms have surface corrosion

front and rear sub frames have surface corrosion

slight corrosion at rear of both side sills

Pass 7 Nov 2014 52,034 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 50,664 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 48,344 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 46,728 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 37,149 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 27,087 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 18,952 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 18,137 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 17,279 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 16,279 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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S767 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S767 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 S767 BGH registered?

S767 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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