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S855 BGJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,207 mi
Last recorded94,207 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS855 BGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 94,207 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 94,207 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 91,848 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 89,612 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 87,281 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 83,746 miles

exhaust has part deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2013 83,746 miles

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

exhaust has part deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2012 81,077 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 81,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 76,318 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 76,318 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 68,375 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 68,291 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 62,751 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 59,205 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 59,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 51,154 miles

Damage all round vehicle

N/S/F tyre outter side wall damaged

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

O/S/F tyre balding on outter edge

O/S/R tyre balding on inner edge

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 51,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Damage all round vehicle

N/S/F tyre outter side wall damaged

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

O/S/F tyre balding on outter edge

O/S/R tyre balding on inner edge

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 42,574 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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S855 BGJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S855 BGJ, 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 S855 BGJ registered?

S855 BGJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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