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G105 WJD

1989 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,478 mi
Last recorded112,478 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG105 WJD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 112,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2019 112,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 110,977 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 110,951 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 107,294 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 107,264 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 106,285 miles

large dent in offside chassis rail

Fail 2 May 2013 105,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside chassis rail under vehicle badly damaged

Pass 2 May 2013 105,018 miles

offside chassis rail under vehicle badly damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2012 103,675 miles

slight pitting on rear brake discs

Pass 4 May 2011 102,795 miles

slight pitting on rear brake discs

Pass 21 Apr 2010 102,336 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 102,336 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2009 100,725 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 100,271 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 97,251 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 93,721 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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G105 WJD is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 G105 WJD, 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.

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What year was G105 WJD registered?

G105 WJD is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for G105 WJD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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