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G137 FEF

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,262 mi
Last recorded111,262 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG137 FEF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2015 111,262 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel arches corroded

Sills,inner sills,floor,wheel arches,inner wings and chassis corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 106,705 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 102,380 miles

advise nsr rear outer sill corroding

Fail 10 Jan 2013 102,368 miles

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

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

advise front brake pads getting low

advise nsr rear outer sill corroding

Pass 10 Feb 2012 99,920 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 99,920 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Inner wings,rear wheel arches and inner sills corroded

Nearside and off side sills corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 96,439 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner sills and inner wings corroded

Sills corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2010 95,767 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Sills,inner sills ,floor chassis and inner wings corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2008 90,098 miles

Inner wings and chassis corroded

Sills corroded

Pass 2 May 2007 78,716 miles

Inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2006 74,153 miles

nail in tyre

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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G137 FEF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 G137 FEF, 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 G137 FEF registered?

G137 FEF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 1990.

Is G137 FEF safe to buy?

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