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S918 BGJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,961 mi
Last recorded95,961 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS918 BGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 95,961 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 4 Nov 2017 95,884 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both head lamps no image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear discs are corroded

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 9 Nov 2016 89,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 89,648 miles

Offside Rear Battery insecure battery carrier corroded to excess (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 81,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 81,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 75,352 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 75,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

n/s/f tyre side wall perished

Pass 30 Oct 2013 68,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,418 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2011 49,111 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,655 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,492 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 46,081 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 42,146 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 39,460 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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S918 BGJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S918 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 S918 BGJ registered?

S918 BGJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 November 1998.

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