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G136 MUX

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,745 mi
Last recorded93,745 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG136 MUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 93,745 miles

both number plates display characters that appear smaller than normal but this car appears to have been an import

both outer sills are corroded

minor stonechip damage in Zone A of the windowscreen. This is currently not exceeding 10mm though

nearside rear tyre is worn

power steering rack appears to have a minor fluid leak

rear brake pads appear to be close to the limits of wear

there is a sticker on the nearside of the windowscreen which is more than 40mm into the swept area. This appears to have been a parking permit though

this vehicle has extensive underbody welding

Fail 12 Jul 2010 93,745 miles

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

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

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

both number plates display characters that appear smaller than normal but the car appears to be an import

both outer sills are corroded

nearside rear tyre is worn

power steering rack appears to have a minor fluid leak

rear brake pads appear to be close to the limits of wear

stonechip in Zone A which is not currently exceeding 10mm

there is a sticker on the nearside of the windowscreen which is more than 40mm into the swept area. This appears to have been a parking permit though

this vehicle has extensive underbody welding

Fail 6 Jul 2010 93,386 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre is worn

both number plates display characters that appear smaller than normal but the car appears to be an import

both outer sills are corroded

power steering rack appears to have a minor fluid leak

rear brake pads appear to be close to the limits of wear

stonechip in Zone A which is not currently exceeding 10mm

there is a sticker on the nearside of the windowscreen which is more than 40mm into the swept area. This appears to have been a parking permit though

this vehicle has extensive underbody welding

Pass 22 Jun 2009 73,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake hoses slightly stretched at full lock

General underbody corrosion and repairs

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear centre brake light dim

brake pipes and fuel pipes brackets missing.

chassis rails have metal covers fitted

corrosion to o/s outer sill rear

power steering rack slight leak

welding repair poor to o/s/f floor

Fail 5 Jun 2009 72,544 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

main beam tell tale not working

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Jun 2008 56,776 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 56,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 41,176 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 155,954 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 155,950 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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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G136 MUX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G136 MUX, 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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G136 MUX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 1990.

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