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G122 VUE

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,943 mi
Last recorded88,943 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG122 VUE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 88,943 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 88,943 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 88,350 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2010 88,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2009 86,003 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 84,073 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 84,073 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2007 80,676 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 71,588 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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G122 VUE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 116,196 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 G122 VUE, 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 36 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 G122 VUE registered?

G122 VUE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G122 VUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G122 VUE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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