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S881 BGJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

106,334 mi
Last recorded106,334 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS881 BGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 106,334 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 104,409 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 93,579 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 87,050 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 84,316 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 82,405 miles

Center stop light in-op

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 80,636 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,242 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 79,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 76,713 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 72,352 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 67,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 60,554 miles

exhaust corroded

floor pans and suspension arms corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

handbrake travel

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

tempoary fuel cap fitted

tested when wet

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Oct 2008 57,700 miles

near side head lamp aim on upper limit

off side head lamp aim on lower limit

wind screen chipped

Pass 11 Oct 2007 54,050 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2006 47,731 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 42,151 miles

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

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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S881 BGJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S881 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S881 BGJ?

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What year was S881 BGJ registered?

S881 BGJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S881 BGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S881 BGJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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