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S783 BGH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,336 mi
Last recorded118,336 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS783 BGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 118,336 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 112,602 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside chassis rails damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2018 107,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion around front anti roll bar mounts

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to suspension components

damage to both chassis rails

Fail 23 Nov 2018 107,347 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion around front anti roll bar mounts

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to suspension components

damage to both chassis rails

Pass 2 Dec 2015 104,721 miles

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

damage to both chassis rails

nearside and offside front abs wiring insecure

Fail 25 Nov 2015 104,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing split pin (2.2.C.1g)

damage to both chassis rails

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

nearside and offside front abs wiring insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2013 103,937 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 103,936 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 102,807 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 102,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 101,547 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs have some pitting

some corrosion offside and nearside rear outer sill area

Fail 23 Sep 2011 101,547 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs have some pitting

some corrosion offside and nearside rear outer sill area

Pass 3 Nov 2010 96,284 miles

All brake pads wearing thin.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 96,284 miles

All brake pads wearing thin.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 90,645 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake lever travel high.

Fail 28 Oct 2009 90,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake lever travel high.

Pass 27 Sep 2008 84,930 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer sills rusty

front and rear floor pans rusty

Fail 25 Sep 2008 84,930 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer sills rusty

front and rear floor pans rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2007 76,305 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 63,572 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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S783 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S783 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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S783 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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