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S890 BGJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,364 mi
Last recorded76,364 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS890 BGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 76,364 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2011 76,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 65,565 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 59,549 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 59,549 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 52,901 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2007 44,092 miles

Front brake pads worn low †Rear pads worn low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 44,092 miles

Front brake pads worn low †Rear pads worn low

Pass 8 May 2006 31,707 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2005 24,005 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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S890 BGJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S890 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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S890 BGJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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