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G125 VUE

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

179,062 mi
Last recorded179,062 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG125 VUE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2018 179,062 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Battery insecure and terminal loose (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wing lower edge corroded

Nearside Front wiper blade split at end still clears screen

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

Offside Front headlamp reflector corroded

Offside Rear of floor has plate bolted to it

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

all four tyres stretched on rims

boot floor corroded

both front track rod end dust covers deteriorating

oil leak

rear drop link bushes deteriorating and offside secured with homemade bolt

Pass 23 May 2016 176,962 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 174,147 miles

FUEL PIPES

SILL WEAK

Fail 20 May 2015 174,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

FUEL PIPES

N/S/R BRAKE DISCS

SILL WEAK

Pass 14 Mar 2014 174,137 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrosion in all areas of vehicle

welding repairs in all areas of vehicle

Fail 13 Mar 2014 174,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrosion in all areas of vehicle

welding repairs in all areas of vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2012 170,434 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 170,340 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 170,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 169,867 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside headlamp lens cracked

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2010 169,867 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 163,872 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 163,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 152,458 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 152,458 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 143,511 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 143,511 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 134,420 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 134,420 miles

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

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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G125 VUE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 G125 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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G125 VUE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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