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G143 YOD

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,189 mi
Last recorded78,189 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG143 YOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 78,189 miles

both front brake binding slightly

cuts to n/s/f tyre wall

slight oil leak

various bits of corrosion under car

Fail 10 Sep 2010 78,189 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front brake binding slightly

cuts to n/s/f tyre wall

slight oil leak

various bits of corrosion under car

Pass 13 Jul 2009 71,784 miles

slight play both rack ends

Fail 7 Jul 2009 71,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play both rack ends

Pass 20 Jun 2008 68,099 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 68,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 62,754 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 58,239 miles

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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G143 YOD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 G143 YOD, 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 G143 YOD registered?

G143 YOD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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