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G140 SFL

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,708 mi
Last recorded114,708 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG140 SFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 114,708 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 114,690 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 110,645 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 110,636 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 107,396 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 107,286 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 106,941 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 106,357 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 105,637 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 105,078 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 104,095 miles

n/s r/ and o/s/r outer sills 1st stages of corrosion

Pass 14 May 2013 103,368 miles

n/s/r outer sill 1st stages of corrosion

Pass 19 May 2012 102,602 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 101,570 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 100,620 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 98,350 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 96,575 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 92,711 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 92,711 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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G140 SFL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G140 SFL, 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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G140 SFL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 1990.

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