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S992 BGU

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,022 mi
Last recorded108,022 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS992 BGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 108,022 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 107,671 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 104,366 miles

suspect water pump bearing noise under bonnet

Fail 5 Jul 2011 104,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

suspect water pump bearing noise under bonnet

Pass 2 Jun 2010 102,317 miles

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

considerable repair to nearside front inner wing . bears considerable sealant etc.

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

headlamps give slightly unclear patterns

rear brakes noisy .. all pads worn

some metal brake pipes corroded

steering heavy

tyres generally deteriorating

widespread surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 28 May 2010 102,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

considerable repair to nearside front inner wing . bears considerable sealant etc.

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

rear brakes noisy .. all pads worn

some metal brake pipes corroded

steering heavy

tyres generally deteriorating

widespread surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 May 2009 98,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 May 2009 98,183 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 92,978 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

nearside front has crash damage

Fail 29 May 2008 92,978 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

nearside front has crash damage

Fail 28 Dec 2006 84,394 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 84,394 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 74,358 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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S992 BGU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S992 BGU, 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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S992 BGU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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