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S789 BGH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,105 mi
Last recorded63,105 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 BGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 63,105 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 51,841 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 39,540 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 25,638 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 25,540 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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S789 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S789 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 S789 BGH registered?

S789 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S789 BGH safe to buy?

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