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G103 FWC

1989 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,059 mi
Last recorded163,059 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG103 FWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 163,059 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 163,032 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 156,231 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 156,195 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 149,824 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 149,714 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 142,016 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 130,253 miles

emissions on limit

Fail 11 Aug 2006 130,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

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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G103 FWC is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1989 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 144,177 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 G103 FWC, 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 37 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G103 FWC registered?

G103 FWC is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G103 FWC safe to buy?

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