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G130 BGS

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,995 mi
Last recorded131,995 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG130 BGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 131,995 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 127,243 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 125,363 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 121,720 miles

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 118,642 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 118,642 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 116,858 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 116,858 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 115,636 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 114,420 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 112,146 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 108,422 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 104,611 miles

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

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

Underbody showing corrotion and damage

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 104,578 miles

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

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

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

Underbody showing corrotion and damage

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 102,401 miles

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 29 Nov 2005 97,547 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 97,547 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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G130 BGS is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 G130 BGS, 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 G130 BGS registered?

G130 BGS is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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