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S775 BGH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,645 mi
Last recorded73,645 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS775 BGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 73,645 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 73,610 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 72,422 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 72,328 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 71,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 70,744 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 69,165 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 66,456 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 65,236 miles

n/s h/brake effort slightly low

Pass 12 Jun 2014 64,098 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 64,097 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 61,630 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 61,539 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 51,809 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 49,659 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 49,643 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 46,843 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 46,843 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 43,733 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 39,599 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 36,291 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 32,608 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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S775 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S775 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 S775 BGH registered?

S775 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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