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S898 BGJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,584 mi
Last recorded105,584 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 BGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 105,584 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 105,584 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 98,444 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 98,434 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 93,526 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 88,300 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 83,739 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 81,165 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 77,547 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 77,059 miles

other brake pipes corr

Fail 30 May 2007 77,059 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OTHER BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 16 May 2006 70,328 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 52,337 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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S898 BGJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S898 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 S898 BGJ registered?

S898 BGJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S898 BGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S898 BGJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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