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S793 BGH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

110,227 mi
Last recorded110,227 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS793 BGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 110,227 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 96,465 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 96,465 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 84,596 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 80,663 miles

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Aug 2020 77,452 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 77,407 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 77,095 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 77,095 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 76,549 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 75,393 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 73,478 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 71,296 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 69,325 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 69,079 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,192 miles

battery warning light is on

Fail 24 Aug 2011 68,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

battery warning light is on

Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,494 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 67,189 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 66,770 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 65,843 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 62,753 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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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S793 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S793 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 S793 BGH registered?

S793 BGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S793 BGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S793 BGH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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